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Mckenna L. Stephens
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
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CRD#: 4661081
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Professional summary
Mckenna Lyn Stephens, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Mckenna Lyn Calkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Mckenna is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Mckenna has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mckenna Lyn Calkins
Other business activities
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1) NORTH STAR CONSULTANTS & NORTH STAR BROKERAGE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/2011 ADDRESS: , Minneapolis MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NORTH STAR RESOURCE GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 08/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INTEGRA PARTNERS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2721 W VILLA LOOP DRIVE, SHOW LOW, AZ 85901; NATURE OF BUSINESS: VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 12/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VACATION RENTAL THAT IS BEING RENTED OUT;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2012
Experience
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 6720 N Scottsdale Rd St 290, Scottsdale, AZ 85253Office #2: 8246 E. Sierra Pinta, Scottsdale, AZ 85255Office #3: Ten Governor 5075 Shoreham Pl, Suite 260, San Diego, CA 92122RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: Ten Governor 5075 Shoreham Pl, Suite 260, San Diego, CA 92122Office #2: 6720 N Scottsdale Road Suite 290, Scottsdale, AZ 85253BD
CRD#: 13572
San Diego, CA
Past
October 31, 2019 - October 19, 2021
CRI SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 22589
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
October 31, 2019 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
San Diego, CA
Past
June 29, 2005 - December 31, 2007
MARATHON ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 113696
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 23, 2004 - October 19, 2021
CRI SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 22589
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
July 23, 2004 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
San Diego, CA
Past
May 19, 2003 - July 13, 2004
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
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
Alabama(5/2/2025)
RR
Arizona(8/10/2023)
IAR
Arizona(8/10/2023)
RR
California(8/10/2023)
IAR
California(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado(8/10/2023)
RR
Connecticut(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/10/2023)
RR
Illinois(8/10/2023)
RR
Louisiana(8/10/2023)
RR
Michigan(8/10/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/10/2023)
RR
Nevada(8/10/2023)
RR
New Mexico(8/10/2023)
RR
New York(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio(8/10/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(2/25/2025)
RR
Oregon(8/10/2023)
RR
Washington(8/10/2023)
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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