Mark R. Lyons

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917

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CRD#: 4789740

Professional summary

Mark R Lyons, who also goes by Mark Lyons, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mark Lyons

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3204 N. Academy Blvd Ste 310, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

RIA

CRD#: 105644

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Current

December 11, 2012 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 3204 N. Academy Blvd Ste 310, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

CRD#: 10299

Colorado Springs, CO

Past

December 11, 2012 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

October 12, 2007 - December 14, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA

CRD#: 615

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

August 30, 2007 - December 14, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

July 25, 2006 - September 10, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

July 25, 2006 - September 10, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

September 27, 2004 - July 25, 2006

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

ENGLEWOOD, CO

Past

May 13, 2004 - July 25, 2006

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

ENGLEWOOD, CO

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alabama
(1/7/2026)

Arizona
(1/2/2013)

California
(3/20/2023)

Colorado
(12/11/2012)

IAR

Colorado
(3/21/2024)

Florida
(7/20/2016)

Georgia
(1/6/2015)

Idaho
(12/13/2022)

Indiana
(1/2/2014)

Kansas
(1/30/2025)

Minnesota
(1/3/2017)

Mississippi
(7/16/2024)

Missouri
(1/5/2017)

Montana
(9/22/2025)

Nebraska
(2/11/2021)

Nevada
(4/14/2023)

New Jersey
(8/8/2023)

New York
(1/3/2024)

North Carolina
(1/9/2015)

Oregon
(1/3/2024)

Texas
(3/12/2018)

IAR

Texas
(3/21/2024)

Utah
(1/2/2013)

IAR

Utah
(3/21/2024)

Virginia
(1/7/2015)

Washington
(1/3/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/21/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/21/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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