Stephen R. Becker

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

HIGH BRIDGE, NJ 08829

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CRD#: 2005623

Professional summary

Stephen Robert Becker, who also goes by Stephen R Becker, Stephen Becker, Steve R Becker, Steve Robert Becker, Steve Becker, Stevea Becker, Stever Becker, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in High Bridge, New Jersey.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Other business activities

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BECKERS TAX SERVICE POSITION: Sole Proprietor NATURE: Sole proprietor of tax preparation business.Tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and estates, tax consulting, payroll services and Notary. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 75 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 26 PATTON ST, HIGH BRIDGE NJ 08829, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare and e-file individual tax returns.Prepare business and trust returns. Consult with clients regarding tax and other financial matters.Maintain computer and networked electronic peripherals. Notary.

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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

Office #1: 26 Patton St, High Bridge, NJ 08829

RIA

CRD#: 105644

HIGH BRIDGE, NJ

Past

December 8, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

High Bridge, NJ

Past

January 13, 2003 - November 18, 2010

VBC SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5407

CLIFTON, NJ

Past

March 1, 1990 - January 2, 2003

MULTI SPECTRUM INVESTING CORPORATION

CRD#: 6221

NEW YORK, NY

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

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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

New Jersey
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/6/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/2/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/9/1990

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Stephen R. Becker

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Stephen Robert Becker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

VBC SECURITIES, LLC

MULTI SPECTRUM INVESTING CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/6/2023

Series 63

Date: 4/2/2003

Series 6

Date: 1/9/1990

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

Company Information

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