Matthew Stephens
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ATLANTA, TX 75551
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CRD#: 6137307
Professional summary
Matthew Stephens, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew Russell Stephens, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Atlanta, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Benton, Louisiana.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Matthew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Matthew Russell Stephens
Other business activities
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1) US Army Reserve~397 Armed Forces Dr Grand Prairie~TX~75051~Other~Employee~2/23/2008~4hrs~0hrs~Military duty as assigned 3) US ARMY RESERVE; POSITION: Section Supervisor NATURE: Army Reserve duty. Army Finance Officer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/23/2008; 2300 10th St, Lake Charles LA 70601, Obligation includes various active duty periods, but on average equate to one weekend per month and two week active duty periods around summertime. 4) WILLOW CHUTE FINANCIAL POSITION: Owner/Financial Advisor NATURE: Financial planning for individuals and small business. Services include investment management and financial planning. Separately offering financial coaching services for fee. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 10/01/2022 219 Conti Way, Bossier City LA 71111, Financial planning for individuals and small business. Services include investment management and financial planning. Responsible for business development and client acquisition, service of client accounts, and compliance. 5) WILLOW CHUTE FINANCIAL POSITION: Owner/Financial Advisor NATURE: Financial planning for individuals and small business. Services include investment management and financial planning. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 10/01/2022 ADDRESS: 227 Fairburn Ave, Suite A, Benton LA 71006 DESCRIPTION: Financial planning for individuals and small business. Services include investment management and financial planning. 6) KONA ICE OF BENTON & HAUGHTON POSITION: Owner NATURE: Food truck, offering shaved ice. I am the owner of the business in partnership with my spouse, who operates the business. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/16/2025 ADDRESS: 227 Fairburn Ave, Suite A, Benton LA 71006, United States DESCRIPTION: I do not have any daily responsibilities. But when needed, I am able to fully operate the truck, which includes point of sale transactions (cash/card), preparing shaved ice and adding flavors, cleaning/maintaining truck, driving to/from events.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2022
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 102 E. Hiram St, Atlanta, TX 75551Office #2: 227 Fairburn Ave Suite A, Benton, LA 71006RIA
CRD#: 105644
ATLANTA, TX
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 227 Fairburn Ave Suite A, Benton, LA 71006Office #2: 102 E. Hiram St, Atlanta, TX 75551BD
CRD#: 13572
Benton, LA
Past
November 24, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Benton, LA
Past
November 24, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Benton, LA
Past
July 22, 2019 - November 18, 2020
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Shreveport, LA
Past
July 22, 2019 - August 11, 2020
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Shreveport, LA
Past
May 24, 2019 - July 9, 2019
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past
May 24, 2019 - July 9, 2019
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past
July 18, 2016 - March 1, 2019
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Boosier City, LA
Past
July 18, 2016 - March 1, 2019
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Bossier City, LA
Past
February 9, 2016 - June 10, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
DALLAS, TX
Past
February 9, 2016 - June 10, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
DALLAS, TX
Past
January 13, 2015 - November 25, 2015
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110476
DALLAS, TX
Past
January 12, 2015 - November 25, 2015
BBVA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 27060
DALLAS, TX
Past
February 26, 2013 - December 15, 2014
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
DALLAS, TX
Past
February 7, 2013 - December 15, 2014
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana(9/5/2025)
IAR
Louisiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Mississippi(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
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#: 105644Atlanta, TX 75551TRUST BUT VERIFY
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