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Brian Stern
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092
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CRD#: 4838704
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Professional summary
Brian Stern, who also goes by Brian A Stern, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Southlake, Texas and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Southlake, Texas.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brian A Stern
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: FARPOINTE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 11/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FARPOINTE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 03/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
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®
NoneExperience
Current
August 11, 2020 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 541 Silicon Dr Ste 101, Southlake, TX 76092RIA
CRD#: 105644
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Current
January 7, 2020 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 541 Silicon Dr Ste 101, Southlake, TX 76092BD
CRD#: 10358
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past
January 7, 2020 - January 7, 2020
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 15, 2018 - December 3, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 15, 2018 - December 4, 2019
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 15, 2018 - December 4, 2019
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 15, 2018 - December 4, 2019
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 15, 2018 - December 4, 2019
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 15, 2018 - December 4, 2019
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
November 1, 2012 - March 6, 2017
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
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(3/29/2021)
RR
Arizona(7/20/2022)
RR
Arkansas(7/20/2022)
RR
California(3/29/2021)
RR
Colorado(3/29/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(7/20/2022)
RR
Florida(3/29/2021)
RR
Georgia(3/29/2021)
RR
Hawaii(5/14/2021)
RR
Idaho(7/20/2022)
RR
Illinois(3/29/2021)
RR
Indiana(7/20/2022)
RR
Iowa(7/20/2022)
RR
Kansas(7/20/2022)
RR
Kentucky(7/20/2022)
RR
Louisiana(2/17/2021)
RR
Maine(5/14/2021)
RR
Maryland(7/20/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(6/4/2021)
RR
Michigan(7/20/2022)
RR
Mississippi(3/29/2021)
RR
Missouri(7/20/2022)
RR
Nebraska(3/29/2021)
RR
Nevada(7/20/2022)
RR
New Jersey(7/20/2022)
RR
New Mexico(3/29/2021)
RR
New York(5/14/2021)
RR
North Carolina(5/14/2021)
RR
North Dakota(1/3/2024)
RR
Ohio(7/20/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(7/20/2022)
RR
Oregon(7/20/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/20/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(7/20/2022)
RR
South Carolina(3/29/2021)
RR
Tennessee(3/29/2021)
RR
Texas(8/11/2020)
IAR
Texas(8/11/2020)
RR
Utah(7/20/2022)
RR
Vermont(7/20/2022)
RR
Virginia(3/29/2021)
RR
Washington(7/20/2022)
RR
West Virginia(7/20/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(7/20/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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