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Stephen M. Peer

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ALBANY, NY 12203
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CRD#: 1034108
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Professional summary


Stephen Mark Peer is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Albany, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Albany, New York.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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. NAME OF ENTITY:PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP; Yes; 200 GREAT OAKS BLVD STE 221; ALBANY; NY; 12203; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; ASSOCIATE; 8/19/2016; 160; 160; SALE & SERVICE FIXED INSURANCE AND SECURITIES PRODUCTS.| 2. NAME OF ENTITY: Independent Insurance Agent; Yes; 200 GREAT OAKS BLVD STE 221; ALBANY; NY; 12203; Fixed Insurance Sales; Independent Insurance Agent; 7/1/2010; 160; 160; Sales of fixed insurance products| 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PEER WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES DBA; START DATE: 06/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / IAR / INSURANCE AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 200 Great Oaks Blvd Ste 221, Albany, NY 12203
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ALBANY, NY
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 Great Oaks Blvd Ste 221, Albany, NY 12203
BD
CRD#: 13572
Albany, NY
Past

September 7, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 7, 2010 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ALBANY, NY
Past

November 14, 1999 - July 9, 2009

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
ALBANY, NY
Past

October 20, 1997 - October 12, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1982 - September 5, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 29, 1982 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ

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

RR
California
(6/9/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(6/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Maine
(1/25/2022)
RR
Maryland
(6/9/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/9/2021)
RR
Michigan
(3/15/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2021)
RR
New York
(6/9/2021)
IAR
New York
(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/14/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/19/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/7/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/9/2021)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/27/2025)
RR
Vermont
(6/9/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/12/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Albany, NY 12203

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