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Sean R. Becker

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027
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CRD#: 5234679
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Professional summary


Sean R Becker, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Baldwinsville, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Baldwinsville, New York.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Sean has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; FIXED INSURANCE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG TERM CARE AND PROPERTY & CASUALTY; 2. HATHAWAY INVESTMENTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PAY PAYROLL FOR STAFF; START DATE: 08/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; DUTIES: PAY PAYROLL FOR STAFF; 3. HORAN COMPANIES INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE START DATE: 01/2015 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT & PRINCIPAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES SELL PROPERTY, CASUALTY & LIFE INSURANCE 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOLDINGS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 671, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: <1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: <1; DUTIES: REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP; 5. DBA PRIME AGENCIES CLUSTER OF CNY, LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED NATURE OF BUSINESS: P&C INSURANCE START DATE: 04/01/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: 25% OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: N/A APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: N/A NAME FOR P&C BUSINESSES. 6.BALDWINSVILLE ROTARY FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 713, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ROTARY CLUB; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; DISCUSS PROJECTS TO WORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY; 7. DBA HORAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 01/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20 ; SELLING LIFE, LONG TERM CARE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, DUTIES: PROVIDING NOTARY SERVICES 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS BREAKFAST BROKERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: P O BOX 667 SYRACUSE, NY NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING GROUP; START DATE: 7/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; DUTIES: NETWORKING GROUP, ATTEND MEETINGS; 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BALDWINSVILLE MARCHING BAND BOOSTER CLUB; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 29 E ONEIDA ST, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START: 7/2024; TITLE: BOARD MEMBER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 0; DUTIES: PARTICIPATE IN PLANNING OF ACTIVITIES; 11. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROTARY CLUB OF BALDWINSVILLE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 713, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START: 7/2024; TITLE: BOARD MEMBER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 0; DUTIES: HELP PLAN, SCHEDULE, AND COORDINATE CLUB ACTIVITIES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 136 East Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BALDWINSVILLE, NY
Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 63 E Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
BD
CRD#: 13572
Baldwinsville, NY
Past

August 14, 2018 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
BALDWINSVILLE, NY
Past

March 27, 2009 - September 3, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
BALDWINSVILLE, NY
Past

November 30, 2006 - April 15, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SYRACUSE, NY

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
(9/3/2013)
RR
California
(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(9/13/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia
(11/3/2021)
RR
Maryland
(6/28/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/3/2013)
RR
Michigan
(2/27/2019)
RR
Missouri
(6/28/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/13/2018)
RR
New York
(9/3/2013)
IAR
New York
(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(12/5/2017)
RR
Ohio
(3/28/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/5/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(3/17/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/5/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/16/2015)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont
(1/6/2020)
RR
Virginia
(8/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/12/2006
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#: 105644Baldwinsville, NY 13027

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