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Teena A. Milldebrandt

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
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CRD#: 4535766
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Professional summary


Teena Ann Milldebrandt, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Teena Milldebrandt, Teena Ann Semmons, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Teena is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Teena has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Teena Milldebrandt | Teena Ann Semmons

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: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 10-2014 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8 HOURS APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8 HOURS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WESTBROOK FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 10-2014 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS 3. DOTERRA, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 389 S 1300 WEST, PLEASANT GROVE, UT 84062, ESSENTIAL OILS, STARTED 4/2015 AGENT, APX .25 HOURS PER WEEK, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS, HELP PARTICIPANTS ENROLL ON THE DOTERRA WEBSITE. 4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BALANCING LIFE'S ISSUES INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1 DEPOT PLAZA. OSSINING, NY 10562 NATURE OF BUSINESS: SELF-HELP SEMINAR START DATE: 02/05/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRAINER/ SEMINAR FACILITATOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN AN HOUR APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SEMINAR FACILITATOR FOR LIFE BALANCING TOPICS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 05/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY, APX 1 HOUR PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WALK THROUGH AND NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS FOR CLIENTS OF ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 7425 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current

October 20, 2014 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 7425 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
BD
CRD#: 13572
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

November 4, 2014 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 8, 2009 - October 23, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
TEMPE, AZ
Past

December 13, 2007 - October 23, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
TEMPE, AZ
Past

December 1, 2004 - December 20, 2007

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
MESA, AZ
Past

July 19, 2002 - December 20, 2007

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MESA, AZ

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
Alaska
(2/2/2024)
RR
Arizona
(10/20/2014)
IAR
Arizona
(6/29/2023)
RR
California
(10/20/2014)
RR
Colorado
(10/20/2014)
RR
Florida
(3/11/2024)
RR
Illinois
(4/13/2015)
RR
Kansas
(1/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/18/2018)
RR
Michigan
(8/27/2024)
RR
Missouri
(11/26/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/6/2023)
RR
New York
(3/2/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/15/2020)
RR
Oregon
(7/3/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/8/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(10/16/2020)
RR
Texas
(10/21/2014)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(8/31/2022)
RR
Washington
(7/21/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/6/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(1/17/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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