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Thomas A. Hawbaker

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
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CRD#: 1132301
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Professional summary


Thomas Alan Hawbaker, who also goes by Thomas A Hawbaker, Thomas Hawbaker, Tom Hawbaker, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Midlothian, Texas.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Thomas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 22 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas A Hawbaker | Thomas Hawbaker | Tom Hawbaker

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) AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Selling insurance products approved through Avantax INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 10/27/2022 ADDRESS: 5610 Park View Drive, Midlothian TX 76065, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with clients, find insurance product needs and provide best options. 2) THOMAS HAWBAKER CPA PLLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: I am the sole member of a Professional LLC entity, Thomas Hawbaker CPA PLLC. The PLLC is a licensed CPA firm by the TX State Board of Public Accountancy. I am a licensed CPA in Texas, Florida and Georgia. This LLC was formed in April 2020 and I provide tax planning, preparation and representation services to the general public. I will be using this entity to market Avantax business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/24/2020 ADDRESS: 5610 Park View Drive, PO Box 177, Midlothian TX 76065; My role is to personally prepare tax returns provide tax advisory and planning services supervise one employee who repares tax returns. attract new clients; generate revenues and collect fees

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Past

December 20, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Midlothian, TX
Past

May 24, 1983 - February 22, 1986

JOHN SAGE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13393

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".
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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/13/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 105644Midlothian, TX

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