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Steven Y. Kang
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ARTESIA, CA 90701
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CRD#: 4029114
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Professional summary
Steven Yc Kang is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Artesia, California and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Artesia, California.
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 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) KANG AND ASSOCIATES - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - CPA PRACTICE - PRESIDENT - 3/1/95 - WORK 40 HRS/WK.
2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KANG PLAZA, LLC
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE
START DATE: 5/2016
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER
3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KOREAN AMERICAN CPA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: 3031 WILSHIRE BLVD., UNIT 313 LOS ANGELES CA 90010
NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION PROMOTING EDUCATION AND NETWORKING
START DATE: 7/2012
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER
4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: 5151 STATE UNIVERSITY DR LOS ANGELES CA 90032
NATURE OF BUSINESS: UNIVERSITY
START DATE: 7/2014
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY BAORD MEMBER
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ON CA STATE UNIV. LA ACCOUNTING DEPARMENT ADVISORY BOARD
5.) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KSGA LLP ;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ;
NATURE OF BUSINESS:CPA PRACTICE;
START DATE: 01/2018 ;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / CPA ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACCOUNTING, TAX COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTING. POA FOR IRS AND OTHER TAX MATTERS ;
6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ANDERSON INCOME TAX SERVICES, LLC;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX RETURN PREPARATION;
START DATE: 12/2013;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANGING MEMBER;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX RETURN PREPARATION;
7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SFK LIFE CORPORATION;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO;
ADDRESS: 5440 ENFIELD WAY, SUWANEE, GA 30024;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT / CHRISTIAN MISSIONAL BUSINESS SUPPORTING ORG.;
START DATE: 09/2019;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECREATRY / BOARD MEMBER;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECORD MINUTES AND PARTICIPATE IN BIARD MEETINGS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 14, 2000 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 17918 Pioneer Blvd Suite 209, Artesia, CA 90701RIA
CRD#: 105644
ARTESIA, CA
Current
November 11, 1999 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 17918 Pioneer Blvd Suite 200, Artesia, CA 90701BD
CRD#: 10358
Artesia, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
RR
Arizona(1/2/2025)
RR
California(12/14/1999)
IAR
California(1/14/2000)
RR
Nevada(1/3/2024)
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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