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Sharon K. Swarthout

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 3134253
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Professional summary


Sharon Kay Swarthout, who also goes by Sharon Kay Dieken, Dieken, Sharon Kay Wright, Sharon Wright, is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Sharon is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Sharon has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sharon Kay Dieken | Dieken | Sharon Kay Wright | Sharon Wright

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 16, 1998 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
El Segundo, CA
Current

September 28, 2001 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245Office #2: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10299
El Segundo, CA
Current

March 5, 2009 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
El Segundo, CA
Current

August 7, 2012 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10358
El Segundo, CA
Past

October 15, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 15, 2016 - December 31, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
El Segundo, CA
Past

March 24, 2015 - November 8, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
el segundo, CA
Past

March 24, 2015 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 13, 2014 - November 8, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 29, 2014 - November 10, 2014

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145454
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

October 29, 2014 - December 23, 2015

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
El Segundo, CA
Past

October 29, 2014 - December 14, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
El Segundo, CA
Past

October 29, 2014 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 29, 2014 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 2, 2014 - November 12, 2014

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

March 5, 2009 - November 18, 2009

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31299
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

March 5, 2009 - December 31, 2010

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

October 11, 2001 - December 31, 2003

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

September 27, 2001 - February 1, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 26, 2001 - December 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 26, 2001 - December 31, 2003

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
California
(1/1/1999)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/29/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
CETERA FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | TERRA SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358 / SEC#: , 8-27082

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(888) 528-2987
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BANKS, ELAYNE CAMILLEVICE PRESIDENT3070202
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
KRUEGER, RONALD GEORGEMANAGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT2651416
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
ROTHENBERG, JON HOWARDVICE PRESIDENT2737327
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358El Segundo, CA 90245

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