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David M. Stewart
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DALLAS, TX 75240
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CRD#: 2653893
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Professional summary
David Maxwell Stewart, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: .5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE AND BENEFITS, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY; 2. NAME: SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 05/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND SERVICES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CARS FOR KIDS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 7100 MARVIN D. LOVE FWY, DALLAS, TX 75237, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 06/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND CALLED BOARD MEETINGS MONTHLY AND ANNUALLY, PARTICIPATE IN CARS FOR KIDS FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS, CONTRIBUTE TIME, EXPERTISE, AND ENERGY TO SUPPORT KEY INITIATIVES, ASSIST IN SECURING FINANCIAL AND VEHICLE DONATIONS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PROVISORS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING GROUP; START DATE: 11/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NETWORK WITH OTHER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS IN AND AROUND THE DALLAS FORT WORTH AREA; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DEADWOOD HUNTING CLUB; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3642 OAK LEAF CIRCLE TYLER, TX 75707; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 12/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WORK WITH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO MANAGE THE ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP ROSTER FOR 32 MEMBERS OF A HUNTING CLUB ON LEASED LAND;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5420 Lbj Freeway Ste 1940, Dallas, TX 75240RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Current
February 8, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5420 Lbj Freeway Ste 1940, Dallas, TX 75240BD
CRD#: 13572
Dallas, TX
Past
February 8, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
March 9, 2020 - October 22, 2021
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 109524
IRVING, TX
Past
February 2, 2017 - October 22, 2021
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
IRVING, TX
Past
February 23, 2009 - January 9, 2017
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past
December 19, 1995 - January 27, 2009
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
TYLER, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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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.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
Texas(2/8/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Dallas, TX 75240TRUST BUT VERIFY
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