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Stephen L. Hamilton

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PADUCAH, KY 42003
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CRD#: 5052791
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Professional summary


Stephen Lee Hamilton, who also goes by Stephen L Hamilton, Steve Hamilton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Paducah, Kentucky and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Paducah, Kentucky.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Stephen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen L Hamilton | Steve Hamilton

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.
(dba) FNB INVESTMENTS; Investment Related; 3445 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY; Financial and Investment Services; Investment Officer/Employee; Start Date 09/2015; 160 hours per month with all hour occurring during trading hours; DBA name established by FNB Bank under which my activities as an Investment Officer for the bank are performed. >> FNB BANK; Investment Related; 3445 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY; Financial and Insurance Services; Insurance Agent/Employee; Start Date 09/2015; 160 hours per month with all hours occurring during trading hours; Provide services to FNB customers and non-customers relative to securities, investments, and insurance; provide guidance to other FNB insurance licensed employees.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3445 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PADUCAH, KY
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3445 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003
BD
CRD#: 13572
Paducah, KY
Past

May 28, 2020 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Paducah, KY
Past

May 2, 2020 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Paducah, KY
Past

January 29, 2016 - May 28, 2020

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
Mayfield, KY
Past

January 15, 2016 - May 28, 2020

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
Mayfield, KY
Past

March 18, 2015 - September 18, 2015

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104761
PADUCAH, KY
Past

March 12, 2015 - September 18, 2015

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
Paducah, KY
Past

March 21, 2014 - October 1, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
MUSTANG, OK
Past

May 24, 2012 - October 1, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
MUSTANG, OK
Past

April 20, 2006 - May 24, 2012

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

December 19, 2005 - May 24, 2012

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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

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Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
RR
Maryland
(3/12/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/9/2006
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#: 105644Paducah, KY 42003

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