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Tamara K. Schaefer
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SANDUSKY, OH 44870
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CRD#: 2565835
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Professional summary
Tamara Kealy Schaefer is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Sandusky, Ohio and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Sandusky, Ohio.
Tamara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Tamara has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SCHAEFER PRINTY ASSOCIATES ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 07/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15 - 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 15-20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 2120 KARL ANN DR, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 11/2001, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RENTAL INCOME; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 2802 SWEETBRIAR DR, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 04/2020, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RENTAL INCOME; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: S.P.A. FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 06/1994; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15-20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS 15-20:; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, TAX PREPARATION; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: S.P.A. FINANCIAL ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2004; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15-20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS 15-20:; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, TAX PREPARATION; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SCHAEFER PRINTY ASSOCIATES INSURANCE BROKERAGE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 07/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15-20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS 15-20:; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, TAX PREPARATION; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TNT ENTERPRISES LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; DUTIES: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SHARKY LIMOUSINE SERVICE LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRANSPORTATION; START: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; DUTIES: OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3715 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870RIA
CRD#: 105644
SANDUSKY, OH
Current
January 1, 2004 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 3715 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870BD
CRD#: 10299
Sandusky, OH
Past
January 1, 2004 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
SANDUSKY, OH
Past
December 7, 1999 - January 1, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 10332
SANDUSKY, OH
Past
March 17, 1995 - January 1, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
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
Florida(10/28/2014)
RR
Indiana(1/2/2024)
RR
Michigan(1/1/2004)
RR
Ohio(1/1/2004)
IAR
Ohio(3/21/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/2/2024)
Exams
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#: 105644Sandusky, OH 44870TRUST BUT VERIFY
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