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Saul A. Stephens
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
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CRD#: 2956457
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Professional summary
Saul Adam Stephens, who also goes by Saulius Stephens, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Saul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Saul has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Saulius Stephens
Other business activities
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1) MEADEN & MOORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD dba The Wealth Center POSITION: FINANCIAL ADVISOR NATURE: INVESTMENT PLANNING INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 12/01/1999 ADDRESS: Cleveland OH, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide financial services to clients. 2) MEADEN & MOORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD POSITION: WEALTH MGMT ADVISOR NATURE: RETIREMENT PLANNINGINVESTMENT PLANNINGLIFE, DI, AND LTC INSURANCE PLANNINGCOLLEGE PLANNINGTAX AND FINANCIAL PLANNING INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 12/01/1999 ADDRESS: 1375 E NINTH ST, SUITE 1800, Cleveland OH 44114, United States DESCRIPTION: RETIREMENT PLANNING INVESTMENT PLANNING LIFE, DI, AND LTC INSURANCE PLANNING COLLEGE PLANNING TAX AND FINANCIAL PLANNING 3)MEADEN & MOORE, LTD.; ESTATE & SUCCESSION PLANNING CONSULTANT; NIR; 04/01/1999;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1375 East Ninth Street Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLEVELAND, OH
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1375 East Ninth Street Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114BD
CRD#: 13572
Cleveland, OH
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Cleveland, OH
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Cleveland, OH
Past
August 20, 2003 - September 18, 2025
MEADEN & MOORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD.
RIA
CRD#: 127544
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
January 1, 2000 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
Cleveland, OH
Past
September 30, 1999 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
Cleveland, OH
Past
June 1, 1998 - May 14, 1999
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
February 3, 1998 - June 1, 1998
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
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".
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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
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Alaska(9/5/2025)
RR
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut(9/5/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/18/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/5/2025)
RR
Mississippi(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(9/5/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
IAR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington(9/5/2025)
RR
West Virginia(9/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/5/2025)
RR
Wyoming(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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