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ADV PART 2B
Astra Ventures (CRD 306263), brochure dated April 15, 2026. Text extracted from the firm's SEC Form ADV Part 2 brochure.
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1. Brochure Supplement – Part 2B
Stephen Christopher Buehler
CRD#: 5331641
Astra Ventures Investment Partners
LLC
(dba Astra)
102 Alton Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
901-230-5576
March 17, 2026
Part 2B (“Brochure Supplement”)
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Stephen Christopher Buehler that
supplements the Astra Ventures Investments Partners LLC’s Brochure (dba Astra). You
should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Stephen Buehler at 901-230-
5576, or at buehler@astravc.com if you did not receive the Brochure or if you have any
additional questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Stephen Christopher Buehler is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
2. Item 2 – Education Background and Business Experience
Stephen Christopher Buehler
Founder
Investment Advisory Representative
Born: 1977
Formal Education after High School:
Northwestern University—Kellogg School of Management—MBA Finance, Management
and Strategy
Mississippi State—Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Accountancy
Professional Designations Completed:
North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Series 65 and Series 3
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 7 and 63
The Series 65 designation qualifies an individual to act as an investment adviser
representative (IAR), providing investment advice and managing client portfolios. It is
administered by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)
through FINRA. To achieve Series 65 designation, candidates must pass a 180-minute
exam with 130 scored multiple-choice questions. The exam covers investment products
(e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds), portfolio management, fiduciary duties, securities
regulations, and ethical practices.
The Series 3 designation qualifies an individual to engage in the solicitation, purchase, or
sale of commodity futures contracts, options on futures, and related derivatives. It is
administered by NASAA through FINRA. To achieve Series 3 designation, candidates
must pass a 120-minute exam with 120 scored multiple-choice questions. The exam
covers futures markets, hedging, margin requirements, trading strategies, regulatory
frameworks (e.g., Commodity Exchange Act), and customer protection rules.
The Series 7 designation qualifies an individual to act as a registered representative,
selling a broad range of securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and
certain alternative investments. It is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA), formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). To
achieve Series 7 designation, candidates must pass a 225-minute exam with 125 scored
multiple-choice questions. The exam covers investment products, risk analysis, client
suitability, securities regulations, and trading practices.
The Series 63 designation qualifies an individual to act as a securities agent, ensuring
compliance with state securities laws (Blue Sky Laws). It is administered by NASAA
through FINRA and is often paired with the Series 7. To achieve Series 63 designation,
candidates must pass a 75-minute exam with 60 scored multiple-choice questions. The
exam covers state securities regulations, registration requirements, antifraud provisions,
and ethical practices.
Recent Business Background:
Blackstone Advisory Partners, LLC 4/2010-7/2018
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith INC 10/2008-3/2010
3. Item 3—Disciplinary Information
Mr. Buehler has not been in the past nor is he currently the subject to any criminal, civil,
or disciplinary action.
4. Item 4—Other Business Activities
Mr. Buehler serves as an independent director on the Board of Directors of Braiin Ltd.,
which as of February 12, 2026 is traded as a public security listed on the Nasdaq under
ticker “BRAI”. In this role, Stephen Buehler could have access to material non-public
information. To mitigate the conflict and prevent insider trading risks (under Section
10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, as applicable to
advisers via fiduciary duties), Astra implemented policies and procedures as detailed in
the ADV Part 2A. This company does not operate in the financial services industry.
5. Item 5—Additional Compensation
Mr. Buehler is compensated by Braiin Ltd. for his role as an independent director as
described in Item 4.
6. Item 6—Supervision
The firm has adopted policies and procedures to oversee, monitor and control the
activities of its Supervised Persons.
7. Item 7—Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Mr. Buehler has not had a judgement against him nor has he been found liable for any of
the events listed below.
1. An award or otherwise being found liable in an arbitration claim alleging
damages in
excess of $2,500, involving any of the following:
a) an investment or an investment-related business or activity;
b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property;
d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
2. An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-regulatory
organization, or administrative proceeding involving any of the following:
a) an investment or an investment-related business or activity;
b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property;
d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
1. Brochure Supplement – Part 2B
Charles Edgar Lalanne
CRD#: 3005327
Astra Ventures Investment Partners
LLC
(dba Astra)
102 Alton Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
901-230-5576
March 2026
Part 2B (“Brochure Supplement”)
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Charles Edgar Lalanne that
supplements the Astra Ventures Investments Partners LLC’s Brochure (dba Astra). You
should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Stephen Buehler at 901-230-
5576, or at buehler@astravc.com if you did not receive the Brochure or if you have any
additional questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Charles Edgar Lalanne is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
2. Item 2 – Education Background and Business Experience
Charles Edgar Lalanne
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Investment Advisory Representative
Born: 1976
Formal Education after High School:
Northwestern University—Kellogg School of Management—MBA Finance, Decision
Sciences
Dartmouth College —Bachelor of Arts, Earth Sciences
Professional Designations Completed:
North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Series 65 and Series 3
National Futures Association (NFA) Series 3
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 7 and 63
The Series 65 designation qualifies an individual to act as an investment adviser
representative (IAR), providing investment advice and managing client portfolios. It is
administered by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)
through FINRA. To achieve Series 65 designation, candidates must pass a 180-minute
exam with 130 scored multiple-choice questions. The exam covers investment products
(e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds), portfolio management, fiduciary duties, securities
regulations, and ethical practices.
The Series 3 designation qualifies an individual to engage in the solicitation, purchase, or
sale of commodity futures contracts, options on futures, and related derivatives. It is
administered by NASAA through FINRA. To achieve Series 3 designation, candidates
must pass a 120-minute exam with 120 scored multiple-choice questions. The exam
covers futures markets, hedging, margin requirements, trading strategies, regulatory
frameworks (e.g., Commodity Exchange Act), and customer protection rules.
The Series 7 designation qualifies an individual to act as a registered representative,
selling a broad range of securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and
certain alternative investments. It is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA), formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). To
achieve Series 7 designation, candidates must pass a 225-minute exam with 125 scored
multiple-choice questions. The exam covers investment products, risk analysis, client
suitability, securities regulations, and trading practices.
The Series 63 designation qualifies an individual to act as a securities agent, ensuring
compliance with state securities laws (Blue Sky Laws). It is administered by NASAA
through FINRA and is often paired with the Series 7. To achieve Series 63 designation,
candidates must pass a 75-minute exam with 60 scored multiple-choice questions. The
exam covers state securities regulations, registration requirements, antifraud provisions,
and ethical practices.
Recent Business Background:
Tse Capital Management LLC 4/2017-12/2020
Bloomberg LP 5/2016-3/2017
3. Item 3—Disciplinary Information
Mr. Lalanne has not been in the past nor is he currently the subject to any criminal, civil,
or disciplinary action.
4. Item 4—Other Business Activities
No securities-related other business activities
5. Item 5—Additional Compensation
None
6. Item 6—Supervision
The firm has adopted policies and procedures to oversee, monitor and control the
activities of its Supervised Persons.
7. Item 7—Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Mr. Lalanne has not had a judgement against him nor has he been found liable for any of
the events listed below.
3. An award or otherwise being found liable in an arbitration claim alleging
damages in
excess of $2,500, involving any of the following:
f) an investment or an investment-related business or activity;
g) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
h) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property;
i) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
j) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
4. An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-regulatory
organization, or administrative proceeding involving any of the following:
f) an investment or an investment-related business or activity;
g) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
h) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property;
i) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
j) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.