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Thomas W. Stoecker

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
VIRDEN, IL 62690
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CRD#: 2430351
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Professional summary


Thomas William Stoecker is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Virden, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Virden, Illinois.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Thomas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) AMERICAN LEGION, 118 S DYE ST, PO BOX 386, VIRDEN, IL 62690; TREASURER; TREASURER/HONOR GUARD CAPTAIN/POST OFFICER; 5 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS (2) SHAW'S POINT TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR; SINCE 01/01/2016; 22839 MAIN ST. ATWATER, IL, 62572; SUPERVISOR; SUPERVISE MONTHLY/ ANNUAL MEETINGS. PAY THE BILLS; 2 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS (3) MACOUPIN COUNTY BOARD; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 201 E MAIN ST CARLINVILLE, IL 62626; SEAT IN THE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW TO HEAR APPEALS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES; BOARD MEMBER; 08/16/2018; APPX 1-5 HOURS/MONTH; APPX 0 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING; THE BOARD OF REVIEW REVIEWS WRITTEN COMPLAINTS ON PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS. (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MACOUPIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 21079 COOPS MOUND ROAD CARLINVILLE, IL 62626; NATURE OF BUSINESS: POLITICAL COMMITTEE START DATE: 4/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHAIRMAN; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DIRECT EFFORTS OF ORGANIZATION, RECRUIT CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL RACES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 160 N Dye St, Virden, IL 62690
RIA
CRD#: 105644
VIRDEN, IL
Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 160 N Dye St, Virden, IL 62690
BD
CRD#: 13572
Virden, IL
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 19, 2001 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
VIRDEN, IL
Past

May 31, 2001 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
VIRDEN, IL
Past

March 27, 1997 - June 1, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 25, 1994 - March 27, 1997

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA

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".
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
Alaska
(9/20/2019)
RR
Arizona
(9/20/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(4/22/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/22/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/21/2019)
RR
Illinois
(9/20/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(6/29/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(9/20/2019)
RR
Maine
(9/20/2019)
RR
Missouri
(9/20/2019)
RR
Ohio
(9/20/2019)
RR
Oregon
(4/12/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/5/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/20/2019)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(11/14/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/5/2023)
RR
Washington
(9/20/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/28/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/20/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 105644Virden, IL 62690

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