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Stephen R. Wierhake

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PUNTA GORDA, FL
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CRD#: 1332844
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Professional summary


Stephen Robert Wierhake, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen R Wierhake, Stephen Robert Wierhake Jr, Steve Wierhake, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Punta Gorda, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen R Wierhake | Stephen Robert Wierhake Jr | Steve Wierhake

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) - - STEPHEN WIERHAKE; SINCE 04/01/2015; 27375 Tierra Del Fuego Circle, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33983; ARTIST; not investment related; I am an artist (hobby) focusing primarily on drawing and pastel painting; 10 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PORT CHARLOTTE SUNRISE KIWANIS CLUB; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1489 MARKET CIRCLE UNIT 308 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 08/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS, DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CLUB, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THOSE PROJECTS, VOTE TO APPROVE OR DECLINE REQUESTS MADE TO THE CLUB.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

April 11, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Current

August 22, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Past

March 17, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past

July 30, 2009 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past

April 24, 2009 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past

October 5, 2001 - April 29, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Past

October 5, 2001 - April 29, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Past

August 20, 1997 - October 12, 2001

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

July 24, 1986 - November 4, 1997

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

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
Arizona
(9/20/2019)
RR
California
(9/20/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(4/24/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/22/2019)
IAR
Florida
(4/11/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/20/2019)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/16/2023)
RR
Michigan
(9/20/2019)
RR
Missouri
(9/20/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(9/28/2021)
RR
New York
(9/20/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(9/20/2019)
RR
Ohio
(5/5/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/20/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(7/17/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/27/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/20/2019)
RR
Washington
(4/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/17/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative 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#: 105644Punta Gorda, FL

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