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Bruce Edward Balkcom

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
BETHLEHEM, PA
·CRD# 2158092·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Bruce Edward Balkcom is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Coventry, Rhode Island. Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Bruce has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

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Fee Structure

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
1. 3 East North Street, Bethlehem, PA 180182. Coventry, RI
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
BD
1. Coventry, RI2. 3 East North Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
RIA
Greenwood Village, IL
April 18, 2018 - March 21, 2024
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 30613
BD
Bethlehem, PA
February 22, 2008 - October 3, 2016
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Bethlehem, PA
February 13, 2003 - February 26, 2008
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 30613
BD
Lynnfield, MA
May 23, 2001 - December 31, 2002
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
New York, NY
October 1, 1998 - May 18, 2001
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
February 7, 1995 - November 6, 1998
NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 624
BD
Sioux Falls, SD
March 22, 1993 - December 31, 1994
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
BD
Hartford, CT
May 8, 1992 - December 22, 1992

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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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1984 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Phone Number

(310) 257-7880

# of Employees

10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

813,961

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$256,813,748,739

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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) FIXED INSURANCE. BALKCOM INSURANCE. 3 E NORTH STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018. INSURANCE SALES, AGENT. 1982. HRS/MONTH: 2 HRS/TRADING: 2*** 2) RENTAL INCOME. B&D NORWICH LLC. 3 E NORTH STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018. PART-OWNER; RENTAL PROPERTY. 2004. HRS/MONTH: 2 HRS/TRADING: 2*** 3) RENTAL INCOME. 336 E GOEPP STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018. MANAGE PROPERTY; OWNER. 2004. HRS/MONTH: 1 HRS/TRADING: 1

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Connecticut
(10/3/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/3/2016)
RR
Florida
(10/4/2016)
RR
Georgia
(2/11/2026)
RR
Illinois
(8/19/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/3/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(10/3/2016)
RR
New York
(10/3/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(10/3/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/3/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/21/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/3/2016)
IAR
Rhode Island
(3/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/3/2016)
RR
Vermont
(10/3/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1992About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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