Saeed Bowens

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CHICAGO, IL 60611

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CRD#: 5812213

Professional summary

Saeed Bowens, who also goes by Saeed S Bowens, Saeed Sul-a-min Bowens, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Saeed is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Saeed has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Saeed S Bowens | Saeed Sul-A-Min Bowens

Other business activities

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TWIG AND TAIL CO., LLC POSITION: Single Member NATURE: Entrepreneur managing an independent online retail business focused on pet and plant wellness products. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 32 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/19/2025 ADDRESS: 5320 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2206, Chicago IL 60640, United States DESCRIPTION: Owner and operator managing sales, marketing, and operations for consumer goods, including pet foods, probiotics, and plant care products.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 500 N. Michigan Avenue Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60611Office #2: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

RIA

CRD#: 105644

CHICAGO, IL

Current

April 2, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

CRD#: 15340

El Segundo, CA

Current

April 2, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245Office #2: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Current

April 2, 2025 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

CRD#: 10358

El Segundo, CA

Current

April 2, 2025 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

CRD#: 10299

El Segundo, CA

Past

May 10, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

May 10, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Past

October 23, 2019 - May 11, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

LANCASTER, TX

Past

October 23, 2019 - May 11, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

LANCASTER, TX

Past

July 18, 2017 - October 10, 2019

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

IRVING, TX

Past

July 18, 2017 - October 10, 2019

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

Irving, TX

Past

May 18, 2017 - June 1, 2017

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

LEWISVILLE, TX

Past

January 20, 2017 - February 7, 2017

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

LANCASTER, TX

Past

October 31, 2016 - February 7, 2017

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

LANCASTER, TX

Past

October 1, 2012 - November 4, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 20, 2010 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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Illinois
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(9/5/2025)

Texas
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Texas
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/21/2016

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/28/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/5/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/19/2010

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Saeed Bowens

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Saeed Bowens's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/21/2016

Series 63

Date: 7/28/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/5/2013

Series 6

Date: 7/19/2010

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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