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Stephen D. Stech
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PAYETTE, ID 83661
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CRD#: 4789542
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Professional summary
Stephen Duane Stech, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen D Stech, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Payette, Idaho and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Boise, Idaho.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Stephen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen D Stech
Other business activities
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(1) CAPITAL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. BOISE, ID. OWNER, DBA FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH SUMMIT DEVOTE 20 HOURS A WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS; DEVOTE 10 HOURS A WEEK OUTSIDE TRADING. INVESTMENT RELATED, START 04/1994. (2) STEPHEN STECH, BOISE ID, SOLE PROPRIETOR/AGENT, DEVOTE 5 HOURS A WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, DEVOTE 2 HOURS A WEEK OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS. START 04/2004. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. (3) CAPITAL ASSET PROPERTIES, LLC BOISE, ID. OWNER, HOLDING COMPANY FOR BRANCH BUILDING, DEVOTE 2 HOURS A WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, DEVOTE 1 HOUR A WEEK OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED.START 04/2009. (4) MAGELLAN FEDERAL, 2800 SHIRLINGTON ROAD, SUITE 350, ARLINGTON, VA, 22206. PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR - BASIC NON-INVESTMENT FINANCIAL COUNSELING OF MILITARY PERSONNEL (SPENDING, DEBT, CREDIT), STARTED 09/2023, 10 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS AND 10 HOURS DURING NON-TRADING HOURS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. (5)SLDEK ENTERPRISES, INC. OWNER - S CORP FOR RECEIPT OF ALL 1099 INCOME. ONE HOUR WEEKLY DURING TRADING HOURS AND ONE HOUR WEEKLY DURING NON-TRADING HOURS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED (6) GIRL SCOUTS OF SILVER SAGE; INVESTMENT COMMITEE CHAIR; Review investment performance and risk with investment managers, draft investment policy statement, project use of invested funds, and help with RFP. 1 HOUR PER MONTH SPENT ON ACTIVITY; 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; started 04/01/2015 (7) MDS ACQUISITIONS, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS; OPERATING ENTITY TO RUN BRANCH OFFICE; MEMBER; STARTED 3/14/2018; APX 5 HOURS/MONTH, APX 5 DURING TRADING; Administrative duties to run the branch office to include pay bills, renew IT contracts, and payroll for office manager. (8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IDAHO VETERANS NETWORK; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 16832 ABRAM AVE CALDWELL, ID 83607; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 05/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS, REVIEW FINANCES, MAKE TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC DECISIONS AFFECTING THE DIRECTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION; (9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRISTOL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 6149 N MEEKER PL STE 150 BOISE, ID 83713; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 09/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DETERMINE BUDGETS, HOMEOWNERS ASSESSMENT, AND RESERVE STUDY ANALYSIS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2008
Experience
Current
October 6, 2015 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 34 S Main Street, Payette, ID 83661Office #2: 6663 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714RIA
CRD#: 105644
PAYETTE, ID
Current
September 20, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6663 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714Office #2: 34 S Main Street, Payette, ID 83661BD
CRD#: 13572
BOISE, ID
Past
May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
December 19, 2019 - March 6, 2020
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
September 5, 2019 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOISE, ID
Past
September 9, 2015 - September 20, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
BOISE, ID
Past
March 26, 2010 - December 23, 2015
J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 124446
BOISE, ID
Past
March 26, 2010 - September 29, 2015
J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 43177
BOISE, ID
Past
January 26, 2009 - March 30, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
RIA
CRD#: 17609
BOISE, ID
Past
January 26, 2009 - March 30, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
BD
CRD#: 17609
BOISE, ID
Past
November 22, 2006 - January 15, 2009
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO
RIA
CRD#: 105662
BOISE, ID
Past
May 24, 2004 - January 15, 2009
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2936
BOISE, ID
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".
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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
Alabama(8/15/2022)
RR
Alaska(9/20/2019)
RR
Arizona(9/20/2019)
RR
California(9/20/2019)
RR
Colorado(9/20/2019)
RR
Georgia(2/3/2025)
IAR
Idaho(10/6/2015)
RR
Idaho(9/20/2019)
RR
Illinois(9/20/2019)
RR
Montana(9/20/2019)
RR
Nevada(9/20/2019)
RR
New Mexico(2/2/2024)
RR
Oregon(9/20/2019)
RR
South Carolina(3/4/2022)
RR
Texas(9/20/2019)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(9/20/2019)
RR
Virginia(9/20/2019)
RR
Washington(9/20/2019)
RR
Wyoming(8/29/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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