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Stephen R. Story
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DOUGLAS, GA 31533
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CRD#: 2002474
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Professional summary
Stephen Russell Story, who also goes by Russ Story, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Douglas, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Douglas, Georgia.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Stephen has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Russ Story
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) - - STORY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP; SINCE 09/01/2014; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; OWNER; Sell and service investment ans insurance products. Financial planning services through RIAR Summit; 160 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 80 DURING TRADING HOURS (2) - - COFFEE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY; SINCE 02/01/2015; HWY 32 WEST, DOUGLAS, GA, 31533; BOARD MEMBER; Meet on occasion to discuss the financial position and the operational issues concerning the local hospital; 2 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS (3)- - RAMPAGE BAND; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 210 E WARD ST, DOUGLAS, GA 31533; COVER BAND PLAYING ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC FOR FUN AND PROFIT; GUITARIST AND LEAD SINGER; STARTED 6/14/2015; APX 15 HOURS/MONTH, 3 DURING TRADING; PLAYING AND SINGING MUSIC (4)- - STEPHEN RUSS STORY AND JULIE M STORY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS; SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR EACH YEAR; DONOR; STARTED 5/15/2017; APX 1 HOUR/MONTH, 0.5 DURING TRADING; CONTRIBUTE FUNDS AND OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON MERIT (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: REEL STORY FISHING CHARTERS, LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 11188 JOSH EZELL GRADE PERRY, FL 32348 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FISHING CHARTER SERVICE ; START DATE: 10/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/OPERATOR ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 12-14 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 12-14 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FISHING GUIDE AND CHARTER SERVICE ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 20, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 210 Ward St E, Douglas, GA 31533RIA
CRD#: 105644
DOUGLAS, GA
Current
September 20, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 210 Ward St E, Douglas, GA 31533BD
CRD#: 13572
Douglas, GA
Past
March 22, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
PERRY, FL
Past
August 19, 2014 - September 20, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
Douglas, GA
Past
August 18, 2014 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
DOUGLAS, GA
Past
November 3, 2003 - August 25, 2014
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13905
DOUGLAS, GA
Past
September 9, 2003 - September 9, 2003
WILBANKS SECURITIES ADVISORY
RIA
CRD#: 118304
DOUGLAS, GA
Past
September 8, 2003 - October 3, 2003
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13905
DOUGLAS, GA
Past
September 8, 2003 - August 25, 2014
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 13905
DOUGLAS, GA
Past
September 4, 2003 - September 9, 2003
WILBANKS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40673
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past
August 4, 2003 - August 27, 2003
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
DOUGLAS, GA
Past
November 3, 1999 - August 27, 2003
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
November 16, 1993 - October 22, 1999
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
May 7, 1993 - December 10, 1993
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past
July 22, 1992 - October 9, 1992
ARGENT SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15297
ATLANTA, GA
Past
March 19, 1992 - August 18, 1992
SECURITIES GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15155
MARIETTA, GA
Past
January 3, 1990 - August 10, 1990
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
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.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(6/14/2021)
RR
Connecticut(9/20/2019)
RR
Florida(9/23/2019)
RR
Georgia(9/20/2019)
IAR
Georgia(3/20/2023)
RR
Iowa(9/20/2019)
RR
Maryland(5/27/2021)
RR
New York(9/20/2019)
RR
North Carolina(9/20/2019)
RR
Ohio(11/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/20/2019)
RR
Tennessee(1/24/2024)
RR
Texas(9/20/2019)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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