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Paladin Research Report For:

Steven Block

BlockWall Strategies, Inc

CLU®RICP®LUTCF®ChFC®
1650 Lake Cook Rd Suite 500
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-317-8787

About Steven Block

We all have things we want to accomplish in life, and they don't just happen by accident. It takes planning and preparation to get to where you want to go, and that's why you need a financial strategist by your side who cares about your dreams and is passionate about helping you make them a reality. At BlockWall Strategies, we start by getting to know you and creating a financial snapshot of your current situation so you can see exactly where you are right now. Then we'll talk in depth about where you want to go, and help you assess the different paths you could take to get there. We know that every dollar you earn goes somewhere, and we're here to make sure the bulk of it stays with you, your family, and the organizations you care about. We are experts at helping you determine and implement the right financial solutions to accomplish everything you want in life and more. Whether you work for a company, own a small business, or you're already retired, we're here to help you build a financial wall to maximize and protect what you've worked so hard to earn. All you have to do is lay the first block and give us a call.

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General Information

Firm Start Year
  • 1925
CRD#
  • 1322835
Firm CRD#
  • 110826
States Licensed in
  • Ak, Al, Ca, Co, Fl, Ga, Il, In, Md, Mi, Nc, Ne, Nj, Or, Pa, Tn, Tx, Va, Wa, Wi
Years of Experience in Financial Services
  • 40
Number of Years with Current Firm
  • 16
Work Experience
  • Spent 24 years as a commodities trader before transitioning into a 16-year career as a Financial Advisor. Specialize in financial planning, wealth management, and insurance protection, combining market expertise with strategic planning to help clients build and protect their wealth.
Work with the following types of clients
  • Businesses, Individual Investors
Foreign Languages Serviced
  • English
Advisory Services Provided
  • Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, 401K Rollovers

Compliance

Registered Representative
  • Yes
Investment Advisor Representative
  • Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary
  • Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years
  • I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years
  • I have a clean record

Qualifications & Membership

Certifications, Accreditations & Designations
  • RICP®, CLU®, LUTCF®, ChFC®
Securities Licenses
  • Series 6, Series 7, Series 63
Insurance and Annuity Licenses
  • Variable Life, Long Term Care, Disability, Accident, Annuity, Health, Life, Variable Annuity

Firm Information

Advisor's Number of Clients
  • 250
Advisor's Number of Managed Clients
  • 110
Advisor's Number of Planning Clients
  • 30
Assets Managed by Advisor
  • $25,000,000

Compensation and Fees

Fee Structure
  • Fee-Based
Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts
  • $100,000
Compensation Methods
  • Commissions, Based on Assets, Hourly, Flat Fee
Fee % Based on Assets
  • 1%
Hourly Rate
  • $300
Additional Details on Charges
  • There is no minimum fee charged for managed accounts it is only a fixed % based on asset size
Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts
  • $300

Education

BA - Math

Grinnell College
08/12/1980 -05/13/1984

Disclosures

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