Stephen A. Olsen

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173-2096

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CRD#: 2443549

Professional summary

Stephen Anthony Olsen, who also goes by Stephen Anthony Olsen Jr, Steve Anthony Olsen, Stephen Anthony Olsen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Stephen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Stephen Anthony Olsen Jr | Steve Anthony Olsen | Stephen Anthony Olsen

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

CRD#: 13572

El Segundo, CA

Past

February 14, 2025 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

Dracut, MA

Past

December 18, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Past

August 11, 2023 - December 13, 2024

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Salem, NH

Past

May 9, 2012 - May 23, 2023

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 7325

Boston, MA

Past

September 26, 1997 - February 19, 2009

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 7325

ANDOVER, MA

Past

June 5, 1996 - September 4, 1997

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 30683

BOSTON, MA

Past

October 23, 1995 - May 20, 1996

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

CRD#: 34754

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 30, 1995 - September 22, 1995

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 754

NEW YORK, NY

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

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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.

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Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/12/2024

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/1/2012

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: 5/12/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/8/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 10/2/2007

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 8/8/2005

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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Stephen A. Olsen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Stephen Anthony Olsen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/12/2024

Series 63

Date: 6/1/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2014

Series 6

Date: 5/8/2012

Series 51

Date: 10/2/2007

Series 24

Date: 8/8/2005

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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