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Steven J. Wilhusen
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Deerfield, IL 60062
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CRD#: 3265872
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Professional summary
Steven Joseph Wilhusen, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Steve Joseph Wilhusen, Steve Wilhusen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Steve Joseph Wilhusen | Steve Wilhusen
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HALSTED HUBBARD CONDO ASSOCIATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 814 W HUBBARD, #3 CHICAGO, IL 60642 NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOA START DATE: 01/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECRETARY BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VOTE ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MY RENTAL PROPERTY, HELP ADMINISTER MEETINGS 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 814 W HUBBARD, #3 CHICAGO, IL 60642 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 07/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HOME MAINTENANCE 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAPPA WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 05/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARKET RESEARCH SURVEYS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: MARKET RESEARCH START DATE: 09/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SURVEY PARTICIPANT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON SURVEYS
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
December 10, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 400 Skokie Blvd Suite 550, Deerfield, IL 60062RIA
CRD#: 105644
Deerfield, IL
Current
December 10, 2024 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 400 Skokie Blvd Suite 550, Deerfield, IL 60062BD
CRD#: 10299
Deerfield, IL
Past
January 19, 2024 - December 12, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
January 19, 2024 - December 12, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
February 22, 2010 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
February 19, 2010 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
July 6, 2005 - February 22, 2010
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past
July 6, 2005 - February 22, 2010
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past
September 22, 2003 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past
September 19, 2003 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 27, 1999 - October 3, 2003
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
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
Arizona(12/10/2024)
RR
California(12/10/2024)
RR
Florida(12/10/2024)
RR
Georgia(12/10/2024)
RR
Illinois(12/10/2024)
IAR
Illinois(12/17/2024)
RR
Indiana(12/10/2024)
RR
Kansas(12/10/2024)
RR
Kentucky(1/3/2025)
RR
Louisiana(12/10/2024)
RR
Michigan(12/10/2024)
RR
Minnesota(12/10/2024)
RR
Missouri(12/10/2024)
RR
New York(12/10/2024)
RR
North Carolina(12/11/2024)
RR
Ohio(12/10/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/10/2024)
RR
Tennessee(12/10/2024)
RR
Texas(12/10/2024)
IAR
Texas(12/10/2024)
RR
Virginia(12/10/2024)
RR
Washington(12/12/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(12/10/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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