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Teresa J. Steele
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Independence, MO 64055
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CRD#: 2420180
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Professional summary
Teresa Jo Steele, who also goes by Terri Jo Steele, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Independence, Missouri and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Independence, Missouri.
Teresa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Teresa has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Terri Jo Steele
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 4/1993 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS ; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INDEPENDENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 210 W TRUMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD FIDUCIARY POSITIONS START DATE: 1/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVE ON THE BOARD AND ALSO SERVE AS THE CHAIR FOR THE SANTA CALI GON FESTIVAL HELD EACH LABOR DAY WEEKEND; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 4200 LITTLE BLUE PKWY, SUITE #340, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057 NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD FIDUCIARY POSITIONS START DATE: 1/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVICE ON THE BOARD AS WELL AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCE; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INDEPENDENCE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 210 W TRUMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD FIDUCIARY POSITIONS START DATE: 9/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION TO HELP MAINTAIN CHAMBER BUILDING; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EVANS AND STEELE FINANCIAL, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY, BROKERAGE, FINANCIAL PLANNING & INSURANCE START DATE: 4/1994 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: UTILIZE EVANS AND STEELE FINANCIAL, LLC AS MY DBA; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COOLIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT , INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 1309 S BEACON ST, 2ND FLOOR, BROOKLINE, MA 02446,, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 06/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 26, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 14810 E 42nd St South, Independence, MO 64055RIA
CRD#: 105644
Independence, MO
Current
November 26, 2024 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 14810 E 42nd St South, Independence, MO 64055BD
CRD#: 10299
Independence, MO
Past
January 19, 2024 - December 3, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
January 19, 2024 - December 3, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
October 16, 2017 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
October 16, 2017 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
January 9, 2017 - October 23, 2017
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 29604
Independence, MO
Past
February 17, 2015 - October 23, 2017
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
Independence, MO
Past
September 8, 2009 - January 11, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
September 8, 2009 - March 2, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
April 22, 2009 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 4806
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
May 2, 2003 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Past
April 17, 2001 - May 8, 2003
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 16, 1995 - April 12, 2001
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
December 3, 1993 - January 17, 1995
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(11/26/2024)
RR
Arizona(11/26/2024)
RR
Arkansas(9/8/2025)
RR
California(11/26/2024)
RR
Florida(11/26/2024)
RR
Illinois(10/3/2025)
RR
Indiana(11/26/2024)
RR
Iowa(11/26/2024)
RR
Kansas(11/26/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(11/26/2024)
RR
Missouri(11/26/2024)
IAR
Missouri(11/26/2024)
RR
Nevada(11/26/2024)
RR
North Carolina(12/9/2024)
RR
Ohio(11/26/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(7/29/2025)
RR
Oregon(11/26/2024)
RR
South Carolina(11/26/2024)
RR
Texas(11/26/2024)
IAR
Texas(11/26/2024)
RR
Utah(11/26/2024)
RR
Washington(12/4/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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#: 105644Independence, MO 64055TRUST BUT VERIFY
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