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Stephen R. Philpott

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DULUTH, GA 30096
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CRD#: 2634598
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Professional summary


Stephen Robert Philpott, who also goes by Steve Philpott, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Duluth, Georgia and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Duluth, Georgia.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Philpott

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. DBA: KENWICK ADVISORS LLS, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, START JANUARY 2013, 40 HOURS PER WEEK - DURING TRADING HOURS, OWNER - FINANCIAL ADVISOR. 2. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START OCTOBER 2014, 20 HRS PER WEEK - VARIES DURING TRADING HOURS, INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE. 3. 1771 ST. ANDREWS COMMON, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 4900 RIVERLAKE DRIVE, DULUTH, GA 30097, REAL ESTATE RENTAL, START 2003, 1HOUR PER WEEK - NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, CO-OWN WITH SPOUSE. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: STEPHEN PHILPOTT - TIMBERLAND; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: LAKEVIEW DRIVE, BASSETT, VA; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TIMBERLAND; START DATE: 09/2017; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COLLECT REVENUE FROM TIMBER HARVEST; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTOR FOR MOTHERS ESTATE AND TRUSTEE FOR PARENTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4900 RIVERLAKE DR, DULUTH, GA 30097; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ESTATE / TRUST; START DATE: 09/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP:EXECUTOR / TRUSTEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: EXECUTOR FOR MOTHERS ESTATE / TRUSTEE DUTIES; 6. PHILPOTT DESCENDANTS, INC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 95 BALSAM DR., UNION HALL, VA, 24176, REAL ESTATE, STARTED 1993, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES; FAMILY OWNED VACATION PROPERTY 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE PHILPOTT CORPORATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 250 WHITE PINE ROAD BASSETTM VA 24055; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TIMBERLAND; START DATE: 05/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RURAL TIMBERLAND ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3700 Crestwood Pkwy Ste 140, Duluth, GA 30096
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DULUTH, GA
Current

November 4, 2014 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
Duluth, GA
Past

November 4, 2014 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

December 19, 2011 - November 11, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 28, 2011 - November 11, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 15, 2001 - February 28, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 31, 1999 - October 15, 2001

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 2, 1998 - June 29, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 16, 1997 - February 2, 1998

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19002
Past

February 15, 1996 - February 2, 1998

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19002
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
Georgia
(11/4/2014)
IAR
Georgia
(3/21/2024)
RR
Indiana
(1/9/2018)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(11/4/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/18/2022)
RR
Texas
(6/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/20/2025)
RR
Virginia
(11/5/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/22/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Duluth, GA 30096

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