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Stephen L. Harris

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DALLAS, TX 75251
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CRD#: 238196
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Professional summary


Stephen Lind Harris, who also goes by Steve Harris, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Richardson, Texas.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Harris

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: STEPHEN L. HARRIS CLU & ASSOCIATES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 1701 N. COLLINS BLVD. SUITE 215. RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75080, NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BROKER, START DATE: 1980, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR PER WEEK, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AS BROKER; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ARK HOUSE, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: PO BOX 833656 RICHARDSON, TX 75083; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHAIRMAN, START DATE: 07/2024, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RAISE FUNDS FOR ARK HOUSE FOUNDATION WHICH PROVIDES LOW COST HOUSING FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE RECEIVING EXTENDED MEDICAL CARE IN DALLAS; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO , ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 07/1971, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10, 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


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Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 12221 Merit Dr Ste 1760, Dallas, TX 75251Office #2: 1096 Edith Circle, Richardson, TX 75080
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Current

January 11, 1995 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 12221 Merit Dr Ste 1760, Dallas, TX 75251
BD
CRD#: 13572
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

March 3, 2006 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
Richardson, TX
Past

May 13, 1993 - August 26, 1994

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

December 23, 1988 - January 19, 1989

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

May 22, 1986 - December 23, 1988

MORISON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8097
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

July 12, 1982 - April 7, 1993

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

April 17, 1973 - September 25, 1980

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095

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
Florida
(7/8/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/8/2025)
RR
New York
(9/10/2003)
RR
Texas
(1/12/1995)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/25/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/12/1973
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 105644Dallas, TX 75251

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