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Thomas D. Benscoter
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
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CRD#: 5960538
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Professional summary
Thomas Donald Benscoter, who also goes by Thomas D Benscoter, Thomas Benscoter, Tom Benscoter, Tomd Benscoter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Thomas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Thomas D Benscoter | Thomas Benscoter | Tom Benscoter | Tomd Benscoter
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) CALISE ENTERPRISES, LLC DBA H&R BLOCK POSITION: Senior Tax Professional NATURE: As an H&R Block franchise, recruitment and retention of potential tax clients, tax consultation and tax planning services, preparation and electronic filing of individual, business, and fiduciary Federal & State Income Tax Returns, follow up on filing and acceptance of said Tax Returns by the appropriate governmental entity. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 50 START DATE: 02/01/2011 ADDRESS: 6929 East Greenway Pkwy, Suite 170, Scottsdale AZ 85254, United States DESCRIPTION: Review and evaluation of client presented tax documents, consultation with client on such additional materials needed, entry of data into Federal & State tax returns, review and filing of such tax returns, including any necessary follow-up. 2) CFR CAPITAL GROUP, LLC POSITION: Tax and Financial Advisor NATURE: Offers financial planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, and investment planning services, including execution of those plans through identification and implementation of suitable investment products and services. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 65 START DATE: 05/01/2012 ADDRESS: 6929 East Greenway Pkwy, Suite 170, Scottsdale AZ 85254, United States DESCRIPTION: Client recruitment and identification, including detailed fact finding regarding client goals, current financial situation, and risk tolerance. Identification of suitable potential investments in line with the client's Best Interest, then together with the client select those investments and investment strategies best suited to achieve those goals. Monitor the client's financial situation and investment performance to ensure that those selected investments are still the most suitable and make changes as necessary. 3) THOMAS D BENSCOTER POSITION: Sole Proprietor NATURE: Consultation on tax matters for both personal and related business matters for family members, including preparation of income tax returns, both personal and business for said family members, including related accounting services for creation of Profit and Loss Statements necessary to complete said tax returns. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2000 ADDRESS: 19820 N 84th St., Scottsdale AZ 85255, United States DESCRIPTION: Discussions and consulting on tax matters specific to individual family members, performing accounting services necessary to create business-related schedules and statements for family businesses, preparation of Federal & State income tax returns for individual family members, followed by filing said tax returns with the appropriate governmental agencies.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 6929 E. Greenway Parkway Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85254RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6929 E. Greenway Parkway Suite 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85254BD
CRD#: 13572
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
June 22, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
June 20, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
December 27, 2018 - June 26, 2023
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
December 26, 2018 - June 26, 2023
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
October 17, 2017 - December 31, 2018
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133358
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
SCOTTSDALE, 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(9/5/2025)
IAR
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington(9/5/2025)
RR
Wyoming(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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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