Shawn D. Mechler
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092
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CRD#: 2364111
Professional summary
Shawn Dell Mechler, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Shawn Dell Christiansen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Southlake, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Midlothian, Texas.
Shawn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Shawn has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Shawn Dell Christiansen
Other business activities
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1) C. IRREVOCABLE TRUST; TRUSTEE; ILIT funded with 2nd to die insurance policy. IR; HRS ; HRS 0; 03/26/2010; Midlothian TX 76065; I HANDLE PAYING THE ANNUAL POLICY PREMIUM AND MAILING OUT NOTICES TO THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE GIFT THAT WAS MADE AND THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THE FUNDS (CRUMMY LETTERS) ONCE A YEAR, IN ADDITION TO A CONFIRMATION LETTER TO THE GRANTORS THAT THE GIFT WAS RECEIVED AND DEPOSITED. ALL LETTERS/FORMS WERE PROVIDED BY THE ATTORNEY THAT CREATED THE ILIT. I HAVE ONLY THE ABOVE RESPONSIBILITIES ONCE A YEAR. 2) THRIVE BY LE-VEL; Classified as a Promoter for purchase discounts. I was transitioned to a "Promotor" last night in order to receive a greater discount on the vitamin supplements that I use personally. I will not be "promoting" these products to anyone. NIR; HRS 0; HRS 0; 11/12/2020; 3620 Mindy Lane, Midlothian TX 76065; Simply purchasing products for personal use only (vitamins, shakes, etc.) 3) POSITIVE PLANNING WEALTH ADVISORS LLC; Owner/Managing Member/Director of Financial Services; Positive Planning Wealth Advisors LLC is my new firm name for my Strategic Planning Partners business relationships. I originally set up the company as a dba, and then switched to an LLC entity, which has been registered with the State of Texas. I am the only advisor under this entity.. They will still be 100% under my Rep #, but any new SPP clients will be under the accompanying split agreement with the SPP firms/CPAs. IR; HRS 80 SECURITIES HRS 65; 01/17/2024; 3620 Mindy Lane, Midlothian TX 76065, United States; I formed an LLC for the existing Financial Services that I have always done for my personal clients. I will also use this entity name for any clients that I will begin working with under the new SPP (Strategic Partners Program) contract with Avantax. This is to separate myself from the existing RKM Financial Services email and company name for my BAS relationship.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2012
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 320 Morrison Park Dr. Suite 130, Southlake, TX 76092RIA
CRD#: 105644
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Past
December 11, 2000 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Past
April 19, 2000 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Past
October 1, 1993 - November 30, 2000
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Colorado(9/18/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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