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Phillip S. Mcduffee

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Austin, TX
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CRD#: 2026653
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Professional summary


Phillip Shaun Mcduffee, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Philip Shaun Mcduffee, Phillip Shawn Mcduffee, Shaun Mcduffee, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Austin, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Phillip has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Philip Shaun Mcduffee | Phillip Shawn Mcduffee | Shaun Mcduffee

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. BOOK AUTHOR POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Author INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2013 ADDRESS: , Austin TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Independent Contractor 2. MCDUFFEE FAMILY FOUNDATION POSITION: Director NATURE: Business Owner INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2006 ADDRESS: , Austin TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Director 3. NORTH STAR CONSULTANTS & NORTH STAR BROKERAGE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2011 ADDRESS: , Minneapolis MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 4. SCOTT RICHARDS NORTH STAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION POSITION: Member NATURE: Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2004 ADDRESS: , Minneapolis MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Member 5. STOP ALZHEIMER'S NOW POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 09/01/2013 ADDRESS: , Austin TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Trustee 6. TWIN OAK INSURANCE SOLUTIONS POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 11/01/2017 ADDRESS: , Austin TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 7. TWIN OAK ADVISORS POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 11/01/2021 ADDRESS: 300 Beardsley Lane, A 104, Austin TX 78733, United States DESCRIPTION: A strategic partner of North Star resource group 8. TEXAS PBA, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Trainer/Teacher INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1506 Patterson Rd, Austin TX 78733, United States DESCRIPTION: This is currently an empty (non-funded) LLC that is set up to enable me in the future to potentially purchase land to build an indoor pickleball facility. I would need the entity to buy land. I have nothing identified but will update OBA when/if something arises. Basically just an empty, filed LLC currently; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINSECA; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 600 13TH ST. N.W., STE 550, WASHINGTON, DC 20005; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 6/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND 2 ANNUAL BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE ASSOCIATION. SERVE ON A COMMITTEE THAT HAS A MONTHLY CALL; 10: NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GSI4DOCS , INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: DISABILITY SALES, START DATE: 12/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA TO MARKET AND SELL GUARANTEED STANDARD ISSUE DISABILITY INSURANCE TO PHYSICIANS IN TRAINING ; 11. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WELLBE, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EDUCATIONAL, START DATE: 01/2026, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BRING AWARENESS TO THE LACK OF PHYSICIANS REACHING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND HOPE TO EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE STEPS EARLY ON TO GET ON THE RIGHT PATH

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 300 Beardsley Ln Ste A104, Austin, TX 78746
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Austin, TX
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 300 Beardsley Lane Suite A104, Austin, TX 78746
BD
CRD#: 13572
Austin, TX
Past

August 9, 2007 - October 18, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 7, 2007 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 28, 2002 - September 5, 2003

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 15, 1990 - September 10, 2008

MARATHON ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 113696
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 24, 1990 - October 18, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 24, 1990 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
AUSTIN, 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

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Alabama
(8/10/2023)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(8/11/2023)
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Georgia
(8/10/2023)
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
(8/10/2023)
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Nebraska
(8/10/2023)
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Nevada
(8/10/2023)
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New Hampshire
(1/4/2024)
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New Jersey
(8/10/2023)
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New Mexico
(8/10/2023)
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New York
(8/10/2023)
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
(8/10/2023)
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South Dakota
(8/10/2023)
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Tennessee
(8/10/2023)
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Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
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Utah
(8/10/2023)
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Vermont
(1/4/2024)
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Virginia
(8/10/2023)
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Washington
(8/10/2023)
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West Virginia
(1/4/2024)
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Wisconsin
(8/10/2023)
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Wyoming
(8/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/24/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
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#: 105644Austin, TX

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