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Scott G. Aitken
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CHANDLER, AZ 85226
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CRD#: 5956581
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Professional summary
Scott Graham Aitken, AIF®, who also goes by Scott G Aitken, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Chandler, Arizona and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Chandler, Arizona.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Scott has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Scott G Aitken
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WILDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 05/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES, INVESTMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 04/2019; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; (3) SGA FINANCIAL, PLLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, SHELL COMPANY, STARTED 06/2019, OWNER LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC ESTABLISHED FOR TAX PURPOSES ; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE COUNSEL 70 ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 4114 E. INDIAN SCHOOL RD PHOENIX, AZ 85018 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ; START DATE: 09/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE FUNDRAISING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 4409 GRIFFITHS SPRING, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 02/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 2305 ISABELLA, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 02/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: W FAMILY OFFICES , INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 10/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; (8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOUNDRY FAMILY OFFICE, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 07/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3200 W Ray Road Suite 101, Chandler, AZ 85226Office #2: 2500 S Power Rd #119, Mesa, AZ 85209RIA
CRD#: 105644
CHANDLER, AZ
Current
May 9, 2019 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 3200 W Ray Road Suite 101, Chandler, AZ 85226BD
CRD#: 10299
CHANDLER, AZ
Past
May 9, 2019 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
MESA, AZ
Past
October 1, 2012 - May 15, 2019
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
GILBERT, AZ
Past
October 1, 2012 - May 15, 2019
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
GILBERT, AZ
Past
January 4, 2012 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
CASA GRANDE, AZ
Past
October 13, 2011 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
CASA GRANDE, 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
Alabama(9/26/2022)
RR
Arizona(5/9/2019)
IAR
Arizona(3/21/2024)
RR
California(5/10/2019)
RR
Colorado(1/7/2022)
RR
Florida(8/28/2025)
RR
Illinois(6/10/2019)
RR
Michigan(11/6/2024)
RR
Minnesota(2/7/2024)
RR
Nebraska(9/17/2020)
RR
Nevada(5/28/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(8/12/2024)
RR
New Mexico(7/18/2023)
RR
Ohio(2/7/2024)
RR
Oregon(1/6/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/10/2019)
RR
Texas(5/15/2024)
IAR
Texas(5/15/2024)
RR
Washington(3/31/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(8/13/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Chandler, AZ 85226TRUST BUT VERIFY
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