Samuel D. Lechleiter

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

FRANKLIN, TN

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CRD#: 2501336

Professional summary

Samuel Donahoo Lechleiter, who also goes by Sam Lechleiter, Samuel D Lechleiter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Samuel has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sam Lechleiter | Samuel D Lechleiter

Other business activities

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(dba) FINANCIAL PROFILES; Investment Related; Residence, Franklin, TN ; Insurance and Investment Services; Producer/Adviser; Start Date 01/2009; 40 hours per month with 10 of those hours occurring during trading hours; Offer Accident, Disability, Health, Long-Term Care, Life, Annuity insurance products as well as Goal Setting and Retirement and Education Planning. >> Power of Attorney (POA); Non-Investment Related; Franklin, TN 37069; Other; POA; Start Date 10/2011; 10 hours per month with no hours per month occurring during trading hours; I act as Power of Attorney for my mother with responsibility of paying bills, monitoring her credit, overseeing her doctor visits, and other actions as needed. >> CO-EXECUTOR; Non-Investment Related; Franklin, TN 37069; Other; Co-Executor; Start Date 10/2011; No hours per month; Co-executor of my mother's estate.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

FRANKLIN, TN

Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

Franklin, TN

Past

August 31, 2017 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15708

Franklin, TN

Past

August 29, 2017 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

Franklin, TN

Past

June 21, 2004 - December 22, 2016

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

RIA

CRD#: 106684

BRENTWOOD, TN

Past

January 28, 2004 - September 13, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3870

BRENTWOOD, TN

Past

January 2, 2001 - September 13, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

BRENTWOOD, TN

Past

June 4, 1996 - December 15, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

June 4, 1996 - December 15, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

July 1, 1994 - June 5, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

OAKDALE, 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

Alabama
(2/20/2025)

Florida
(2/20/2025)

Tennessee
(2/20/2025)

IAR

Tennessee
(2/20/2025)

Virginia
(4/9/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/5/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/30/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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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Samuel D. Lechleiter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Samuel Donahoo Lechleiter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

OSAIC FS, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 8/5/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 6/30/1994

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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