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Sean Michael Wilhelmy

Sean M. Wilhelmy

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CRD#: 7210300
Sean Michael Wilhelmy

Professional summary


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Sean Michael Wilhelmy, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Sean is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2020. Sean had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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) SWEENEY KOVAR, LLP - TAX AND ACCOUNTING FIRM - I AM AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PARTNERSHIP - THE PARTNERSHIP IS AN ACCOUNTING FIRM - THE BUSINESS IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - ADDRESS: 3800 BLACKHAWK RD., SUITE 100, DANVILLE, CA 94506 - START DATE: 02/2016 - NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 - NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 - EMPLOYEE 2) SWEENEY KOVAR FINANCIAL ADVISORS POSITION: ADVISOR NATURE: Sweeney Kovar Financial Advisors providescomprehensive and customized financial plans and insurance services, which are designed to help our clients grow, protect and conserve their wealth. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 06/01/2020 ADDRESS: 3800 Blackhawk Road, Suite 100, Danville CA 94506, United States DESCRIPTION: As a Financial Advisor, I will be responsible for assisting in tax planning, business planning, estate planning, retirement planning, investment planning and management, debt management and planning for any other life events that force financial disruptions. 3) BLUE MOUNTAIN BROTHERS, GP POSITION: Partner NATURE: This General Partnership was created to make a passive investment into another LLC. The LLC is theowns and manages a farming property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: PO Box 58, Diablo CA 94528, United States DESCRIPTION: As a passive owner I do not have any active duties except to help in the tax return preparation. 4) WILHELMY FAMILY PARTNERS POSITION: Partner NATURE: The General Partnership holds an investment interest as a limited liability member in another LLC. The LLC owns rental real estate property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/18/2015 ADDRESS: PO Box 58, Diablo CA 94528, United States DESCRIPTION: The General Partnership has made a passive investment in another LLC holding real estate. As a passive investment I do not hold any active duty except in the preparation of the partnership tax return. 5) MOUNTAIN WOLF FARMS, LLC POSITION: Member - Investor NATURE: Mountain Wolf Farms, LLC owns and operates a farm. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: 900 W. Grand Ave, Porterville CA 93257, United States DESCRIPTION: N/A 6) AVANTAX SOLUTIONS, LLC POSITION: Senior Manager - Tax NATURE: Avantax Solutions provides tax and accounting services to businesses, individuals and trusts. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 175 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 11/17/2024 ADDRESS: 3800 Blackhawk Road, Suite 100, Danville CA 94506, United States DESCRIPTION: As Senior Manager in the Tax Practice, I provide tax planning services as well as preparation and review of tax compliance filings.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

September 5, 2025 - September 9, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
DANVILLE, CA
Past

September 5, 2025 - September 9, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DANVILLE, CA
Past

May 26, 2020 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
DANVILLE, CA
Past

February 12, 2020 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DANVILLE, CA

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/26/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/11/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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