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Stephen W. Tyson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
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CRD#: 2258128
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Professional summary


Stephen Wayne Tyson, who also goes by Steve Tyson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Stephen has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Tyson

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 3955 CLASSIC CT WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ; START DATE: 06/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS; (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: 01/2022; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS;

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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®
None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 225 Ne Mizner Blvd Ste 5550, Boca Raton, FL 33432
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BOCA RATON, FL
Current

April 23, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 225 Ne Mizner Blvd Ste 550, Boca Raton, FL 33432
BD
CRD#: 13572
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 24, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

October 2, 2012 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 12, 2012 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 13, 2011 - August 10, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 13, 2011 - August 10, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 13, 2009 - November 16, 2009

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 13, 2009 - November 16, 2009

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 7, 2008 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 7, 2008 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 8, 2007 - November 7, 2008

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
COCOA, FL
Past

June 7, 2007 - November 7, 2008

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
COCOA, FL
Past

February 25, 2005 - June 19, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 14, 2005 - June 19, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 24, 2004 - January 20, 2005

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
TAMARAC, FL
Past

June 22, 2004 - January 20, 2005

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 12, 2003 - June 9, 2004

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
COCONUT CREEK, FL
Past

May 24, 1999 - June 9, 2004

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

February 17, 1999 - May 6, 1999

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

April 1, 1998 - December 11, 1998

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 24, 1997 - April 1, 1998

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

April 17, 1996 - February 11, 1997

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

May 1, 1995 - March 4, 1996

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

January 14, 1994 - May 3, 1995

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

August 13, 1993 - December 22, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 1992 - May 5, 1993

PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18555
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

August 17, 1992 - November 19, 1992

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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 - (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
(1/5/2023)
RR
California
(1/6/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/4/2019)
IAR
Florida
(4/25/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/9/2023)
RR
Illinois
(1/17/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(1/6/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/5/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/29/2019)
RR
Michigan
(1/9/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(1/6/2023)
RR
Missouri
(1/5/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(2/29/2024)
RR
New York
(1/5/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/6/2023)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/27/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/26/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Boca Raton, FL 33432

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