Steven L. Polaski

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

LIVERMORE, CA

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CRD#: 2990133

Professional summary

Steven Louis Polaski, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Livermore, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Livermore, California.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Steven has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1) STEVEN POLASKI; INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME ADDRESS AS REGISTERED OFFICE; DBA/ LIFE INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; 01/01/2018; APPX 5 HOURS/MONTH; APPX 5 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING; I AM LICENSED INSRUANCE AGENT AND OCCASIONALLY PLACE POLICIIES THROUGH COMPANIES APPROVED BY SBS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 1600 S Main St Ste 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8820

RIA

CRD#: 105644

LIVERMORE, CA

Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 1957 Carriage Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

CRD#: 13572

LIVERMORE, CA

Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

January 12, 2004 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA

CRD#: 109485

PLEASANT HILL, CA

Past

December 11, 2003 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34643

PLEASANT HILL, CA

Past

October 28, 2003 - December 18, 2003

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11025

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

July 3, 2003 - December 18, 2003

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

July 9, 1999 - October 16, 2000

E*OFFERING

CRD#: 36717

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

March 24, 1999 - June 30, 1999

PERSHING LLC

CRD#: 7560

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Past

September 1, 1998 - March 8, 1999

ROBERTSON STEPHENS, INC.

CRD#: 41271

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

April 29, 1998 - September 1, 1998

BANCAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17977

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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

Arizona
(9/20/2019)

California
(9/20/2019)

IAR

California
(6/29/2023)

Illinois
(9/20/2019)

Michigan
(9/20/2019)

New York
(9/20/2019)

North Carolina
(3/18/2025)

Oregon
(9/20/2019)

Washington
(9/20/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/23/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/6/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/2/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/9/2003

General Securities Principal 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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Steven L. Polaski

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Louis Polaski's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

E*OFFERING

PERSHING LLC

ROBERTSON STEPHENS, INC.

BANCAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/23/2003

Series 65

Date: 1/6/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/2/2003

Series 24

Date: 7/9/2003

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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