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Scott A. Hitchler
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CAVE CREEK, AZ 85331
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CRD#: 5576355
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Professional summary
Scott Allen Hitchler is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Cave Creek, Arizona and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Scott has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 03/2019; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY AND GROUP LIFE; 2.DBA SAGUARO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION; FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START 03/2015; 40+ HOURS/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS; FINANCIAL ADVISOR/OWNER. 3.HITCHMEN PROPERTIES, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 34015 N 24TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85085; RENTAL PROPERTY; START 2011; NO TIME DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY; OWNER. 4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAGUARO WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX PREPARATION START DATE: 1/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: 100% OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS TAX RETURNS 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BIGG OF SCOTTSDALE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 9375 E BELL RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 (MEETING LOCATION); NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING GROUP; START DATE: 04/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1.5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RUNNING WEEKLY MEETINGS; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTOR FOR CLIENTS ESTATE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ESTATE; START DATE: 11/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EXECUTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: EXECUTOR FOR CLIENTS ESTATE; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MODERN ACCOUNTANTS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING SERVICES; START DATE: 08/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE ACCOUNTING BUSINESS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 7100 E Cave Creek Rd, Ste 116, Cave Creek, AZ 85331Office #2: 7025 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 115 And 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85253RIA
CRD#: 105644
CAVE CREEK, AZ
Current
March 19, 2015 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 7100 E Cave Creek Rd, Ste 116, Cave Creek, AZ 85331Office #2: 7025 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 115 & 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85253BD
CRD#: 10299
CAVE CREEK, AZ
Past
March 20, 2015 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
August 31, 2011 - March 20, 2015
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
April 15, 2011 - March 20, 2015
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
February 20, 2009 - April 5, 2011
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
PHOENIX, AZ
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
Arizona(3/19/2015)
IAR
Arizona(3/21/2024)
RR
California(3/19/2015)
RR
Illinois(1/5/2016)
RR
Indiana(3/30/2022)
RR
Kansas(3/19/2015)
RR
Michigan(3/19/2015)
RR
Missouri(2/12/2019)
RR
New Mexico(6/30/2025)
RR
North Carolina(7/20/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(2/8/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/5/2018)
RR
Texas(7/13/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Wyoming(8/5/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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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