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Bruce E. Balkcom
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
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CRD#: 2158092
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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DBA ANTONCHAK & BALKCOM FINANCIAL SERVICES. 3 E NORTH STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018***FIXED INSURANCE. ANTONCHAK AND BALKCOM FINANCIAL SERVICES. 3 E NORTH STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018. INSURANCE SALES, AGENT. 1982. HRS/MONTH: 2 HRS/TRADING: 2***FIXED INSURANCE. BALKCOM INSURANCE. 3 E NORTH STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018. INSURANCE SALES, AGENT. 1982. HRS/MONTH: 2 HRS/TRADING: 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***RENTAL INCOME. 336 E GOEPP STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018. MANAGE PROPERTY; OWNER. 2004. HRS/MONTH: 1 HRS/TRADING: 1
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3 East North Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018RIA
CRD#: 105644
BETHLEHEM, PA
Current
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #2: 3 East North Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018BD
CRD#: 10299
Coventry, RI
Past
April 18, 2018 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
February 22, 2008 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past
February 13, 2003 - February 26, 2008
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past
May 23, 2001 - December 31, 2002
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past
October 1, 1998 - May 18, 2001
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 7, 1995 - November 6, 1998
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 22, 1993 - December 31, 1994
NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 624
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past
May 8, 1992 - December 22, 1992
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
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
Connecticut(10/3/2016)
RR
District of Columbia(10/3/2016)
RR
Florida(10/4/2016)
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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Bethlehem, PA 18018TRUST BUT VERIFY
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