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Harvey L. Bowks

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LOUDONVILLE, NY 12211
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CRD#: 1023200
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Professional summary


Harvey Lee Bowks, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Loudonville, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Harvey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Harvey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 52, Series 62, Series 2, Series 4, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 01/1980, 5HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. BENEFIT PLANNING SERVICES INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR FIXED INSURANCE, START 01/1980, 5HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT; 3. BPS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR FIXED INSURANCE & SECURITIES BUSINESS, START 01/01/2015, 40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; 4. BENEFIT PLANNING SERVICES INC. - DBA: BPS FINANCIAL SERVICES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, ADMINISTRATION OF QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS. DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND ERISA COMPLIANCE, START 01/1998, 5HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), REVIEW AND SUPERVISE PENSION PLAN ADMINISTRATION INCLUDING PLAN DOCUMENT AND 5500 FILINGS; 5. TERESIAN NURSING HOME, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, WASHINGTON AVE. EXTENSION, ALBANY, NY, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, START 09/1987, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), BOARD MEMBER - ATTEND MEETINGS ON FACILITY ADMINISTRATION; 6. ST. PIUS X CHURCH, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, CRUMITE RD., LOUDONVILLE, NY 12211, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, START 07/2007, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), BOARD MEMBER - MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS; 7. NY STATE DEFENDERS JUSTICE FUND, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 194 WASHINGTON AVE., ALBANY, NY, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, START 09/2009, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), BOARD MEMBER - BOARD MAKES DECISIONS ABOUT CURRENT ACTIVITIES AND THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE AGENCY; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAIN STREET FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE:02/2020, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 20 Corporate Woods Blvd 2nd Fl, Loudonville, NY 12211Office #2: 106 Main Street Suite 102, Kingston, NY 12401Office #3: 4 Jefferson Plaza, Ste 300b, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LOUDONVILLE, NY
Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4 Jefferson Plaza, Ste 300b, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Office #2: 10 Oakland Ave 2nd Floor, Warwick, NY 10990Office #3: 20 Corporate Woods Blvd 2nd Fl, Loudonville, NY 12211
BD
CRD#: 13572
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

March 31, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
KINGSTON, NY
Past

August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
LOUDONVILLE, NY
Past

September 23, 1997 - January 27, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8503
ALBANY, NY
Past

October 15, 1993 - January 4, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 19, 1983 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 12, 1982 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(9/3/2013)
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Alaska
(1/6/2014)
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Arizona
(9/3/2013)
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California
(9/3/2013)
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Colorado
(9/3/2013)
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Connecticut
(9/3/2013)
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Delaware
(9/3/2013)
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District of Columbia
(9/3/2013)
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Florida
(9/3/2013)
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Georgia
(9/3/2013)
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Hawaii
(9/3/2013)
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Illinois
(1/15/2015)
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Indiana
(9/3/2013)
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Iowa
(8/8/2016)
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Kansas
(9/3/2013)
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Kentucky
(9/3/2013)
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Louisiana
(9/3/2013)
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Maine
(9/3/2013)
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Maryland
(9/3/2013)
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Massachusetts
(9/3/2013)
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Michigan
(9/3/2013)
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Minnesota
(9/3/2013)
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Mississippi
(8/26/2024)
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Nebraska
(4/22/2022)
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Nevada
(9/3/2013)
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New Hampshire
(9/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(9/3/2013)
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New Mexico
(9/3/2013)
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New York
(9/3/2013)
IAR
New York
(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/3/2013)
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Ohio
(9/3/2013)
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Oklahoma
(9/3/2013)
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Oregon
(9/3/2013)
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Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)
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Puerto Rico
(9/3/2013)
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Rhode Island
(9/3/2013)
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South Carolina
(9/3/2013)
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South Dakota
(2/15/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(9/3/2015)
RR
Vermont
(9/3/2013)
RR
Virginia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Washington
(9/3/2013)
RR
West Virginia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/3/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(7/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/4/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/3/2002
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 7/8/1975
Non-Member General Securities Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Loudonville, NY 12211

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