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Stephen Frederick Schliesser

Stephen F. Schliesser

THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
San Ramon, CA 94583
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CRD#: 1439219
Stephen Frederick Schliesser

Professional summary


Stephen Frederick Schliesser, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen F Schliesser, Steve Schliesser, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES located in San Ramon, California and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Ramon, California.

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 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen F Schliesser | Steve Schliesser

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. LIFE, HEALTH, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE SALES AS COMPONENT OF INVESTMENT/ADVISORY BUSINESS; 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 5 STAR PROPERTIES INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL NATURE OF BUSINESS: PERSONAL RENTAL PROPERTIES START DATE: 01/15/2010 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-MANAGER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 +/- APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CO-MANAGE WITH WIFE. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UMAX MORTGAGE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED NATURE OF BUSINESS: MORTGAGES START DATE: 11/01/2015 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MORTGAGE BROKER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 1ST & 2ND MTGS, FHA LOANS. 4. 1609 BONITA AVE. HOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1609 BONITA AVE., BERKELEY, CA 94706, HOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, START 11/2013, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), CFO FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS; 5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER - ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 09/02 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONDUCTING PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: STEPHEN F. SCHLIESSER ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REFERRALS; START DATE: 5/2022 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REAL ESTATE BROKER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REFERRAL RELATIONSHIP WITH AGENTS, REFER A CLIENT THAT MAY LIST THEIR HOME FOR SALE ; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COUNTRY CLUB VISTA HOA; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 60 MAYHEW WAY WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 08/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESREVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ASSIST IN COMPILING BUDGET;

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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: 1986

Experience


Current

June 18, 1999 - Present

THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 2000 Crow Canyon Place Suite 430, San Ramon, CA 94583
RIA
CRD#: 104557
San Ramon, CA
Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN RAMON, CA
Current

February 6, 1996 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 2000 Crow Canyon Pl Ste 430, San Ramon, CA 94583
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL CERRITO, CA
Past

February 21, 2002 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

October 30, 1995 - February 14, 1996

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 13, 1991 - November 27, 1995

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 9, 1990 - June 20, 1991

HERRMANN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17703
Past

November 15, 1989 - January 17, 1990

CYPRESS CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7919
Past

April 15, 1987 - November 15, 1989

HERRMANN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17703
Past

August 26, 1986 - April 29, 1987

PATTERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10368
Past

January 22, 1986 - May 23, 1986

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035

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
(10/7/1999)
RR
California
(2/6/1996)
IAR
California
(6/18/1999)
RR
Colorado
(8/18/1998)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/31/2003)
RR
Florida
(10/21/1997)
RR
Georgia
(7/8/2010)
RR
Hawaii
(4/5/2000)
RR
Idaho
(2/7/1997)
RR
Kansas
(3/5/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(5/16/2019)
RR
Montana
(3/2/2000)
RR
Nevada
(2/20/1996)
RR
New Jersey
(4/12/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(5/21/2010)
RR
New York
(10/19/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(6/7/2018)
RR
Oregon
(2/15/1996)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/25/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(2/29/2000)
RR
Tennessee
(10/12/2018)
RR
Texas
(2/4/1997)
IAR
Texas
(1/14/2008)
RR
Utah
(1/5/2004)
RR
Vermont
(12/28/2015)
RR
Virginia
(9/7/2001)
RR
Washington
(4/28/1999)
RR
West Virginia
(3/20/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/26/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/28/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/25/1988
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 105644San Ramon, CA 94583

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