Steven T. Vacinek

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414

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CRD#: 2383277

Professional summary

Steven Todd Vacinek, CIMA®, who also goes by Steve T Vacinek, Steve Vacinek, Steven T Vacinek, Steven Vacinek, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Steven has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steve T Vacinek | Steve Vacinek | Steven T Vacinek | Steven Vacinek

Other business activities

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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LAND O LAKES HUNTING & RETRIEVER CLUB, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 15264 196TH AVE NW, ELK RIVER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55330, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 03/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST IN RUNNING THE NON-PROFIT DOG CLUB FOR HUNT TESTS AND TRAINING DAYS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NORTH STAR RESOURCE GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 08/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2701 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414Office #2: 6432 N Trappers Crossing, Lino Lakes, MN 55038

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2701 University Avenue Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414-3238

CRD#: 13572

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 3, 2021 - October 18, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 22589

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 3, 2021 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 3, 2021 - October 18, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 22589

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 3, 2021 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

September 9, 2020 - May 24, 2021

THRIVENT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 137751

Minneapolis, MN

Past

December 15, 2015 - April 2, 2021

THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 179512

Minneapolis, MN

Past

May 1, 2014 - June 13, 2019

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

February 8, 2013 - April 4, 2014

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848

PORTLAND, ME

Past

June 21, 2007 - December 31, 2009

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 22589

ST PAUL, MN

Past

March 17, 2006 - December 31, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST PAUL, MN

Past

November 29, 2001 - December 31, 2003

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17868

SAINT PAUL, MN

Past

May 21, 2001 - June 3, 2005

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

CRD#: 665

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

December 17, 2000 - May 21, 2001

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

CRD#: 16100

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

December 13, 2000 - May 21, 2001

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

March 1, 1996 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

CRD#: 16100

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Minnesota
(8/10/2023)

IAR

Minnesota
(8/10/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/8/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/19/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/29/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/18/2007

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Steven T. Vacinek

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Todd Vacinek's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

THRIVENT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/8/2020

Series 63

Date: 3/19/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/29/1996

Series 24

Date: 5/18/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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