Stephen F. Driever

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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CRD#: 1276132

Professional summary

Stephen Forrest Driever, who also goes by Steve Driever, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Stephen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steve Driever

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 103 N Bridge St Ste 255, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Chippewa Falls, WI

Current

December 15, 2025 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 103 N Bridge St, Suite 255, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

CRD#: 10299

Chippewa Falls, WI

Past

July 25, 2019 - December 22, 2021

WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 173629

Chippewa Falls, WI

Past

July 15, 2015 - December 31, 2018

WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 173629

CUMBERLAND, WI

Past

May 8, 2015 - December 18, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI

Past

May 8, 2015 - December 18, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI

Past

January 3, 2011 - May 12, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

EAU CLAIRE, WI

Past

January 3, 2011 - May 12, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

EAU CLAIRE, WI

Past

December 23, 2009 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10582

EAU CLAIRE, WI

Past

October 21, 2009 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

EAU CLAIRE, WI

Past

June 24, 2005 - October 27, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

ST PAUL, MN

Past

June 20, 1984 - June 30, 2005

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

CRD#: 665

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(12/19/2025)

Iowa
(12/19/2025)

Minnesota
(12/18/2025)

Ohio
(12/15/2025)

IAR

Wisconsin
(12/16/2025)

Wisconsin
(12/18/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/22/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/30/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/21/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/16/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 8

Date: 9/28/1998

General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Stephen Forrest Driever's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/22/2009

Series 65

Date: 11/30/1998

Series 63

Date: 6/21/1984

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/16/1984

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 9

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 8

Date: 9/28/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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