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Steven L. Ford
CWM
Indianapolis, IN 46234
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CRD#: 2023908
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Professional summary
Steven Lee Ford is a registered financial advisor currently at CWM, LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wimauma, Florida.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Steven has worked at 6 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
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, DBA CARSON GROUP PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISOR START DATE: 10/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISOR 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 5/2019 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, AND LONG-TERM CARE 3. WEALTHCARE CONSULTING INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 16113 DIAMOND BAY DRIVE, WIMAUMA, FL 33598 TAX CONSULTING, PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING START DATE: 1990 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CPA APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 25 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 25 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX CONSULTING, PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING 4. CWM, DBA CARSON GROUP PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ADVISORY SERVICES START DATE: 6/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS 5. WEALTHCARE PARTNERS LTD INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION DBA FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 7/20017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SLF/LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 9201 ROCKVILLE ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46234 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 1990 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR MONTH APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SLF, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 384 OCEAN COURSE AVE, DAVENPORT, FL 33896 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 8/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR MONTH APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER/PROPERTY MANAGER; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FFI INVESTMENTS, INC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 07/2011, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SLF LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 13500 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH, FL 33708, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 04/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE ACTIVITIES AT OWNED RENTAL PROPERTY;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 17, 2019 - Present
CWM, LLC
Office #1: 9201 Rockville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46234RIA
CRD#: 155344
Indianapolis, IN
Current
April 25, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 9201 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46234RIA
CRD#: 105644
Wimauma, FL
Current
June 17, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 9201 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46234BD
CRD#: 13572
Indianapolis, IN
Past
June 17, 2019 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
November 14, 2005 - June 14, 2019
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10641
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
July 17, 2000 - June 14, 2019
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
June 22, 2000 - July 17, 2000
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
February 11, 2000 - June 16, 2000
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
August 2, 1990 - February 8, 2000
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
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
Alabama(6/17/2019)
RR
California(6/17/2019)
RR
Colorado(10/29/2020)
RR
Florida(6/17/2019)
IAR
Florida(1/21/2021)
RR
Georgia(8/14/2019)
RR
Illinois(3/17/2023)
RR
Indiana(6/17/2019)
IAR
Indiana(6/17/2019)
RR
Minnesota(1/12/2021)
RR
Missouri(6/17/2019)
RR
Nebraska(6/17/2019)
RR
New York(6/17/2019)
RR
North Carolina(6/18/2019)
RR
Ohio(6/17/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(6/17/2019)
RR
South Carolina(6/17/2019)
RR
Tennessee(6/17/2019)
RR
Texas(6/17/2019)
IAR
Texas(6/17/2019)
RR
Utah(6/17/2019)
RR
Washington(6/17/2019)
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
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
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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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