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Steven E. Mims

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
EUGENE, OR
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CRD#: 7235174
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Professional summary


Steven Edward Mims is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Eugene, Oregon and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Eugene, Oregon.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Steven has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TIDEPOOL WEALTH STRATEGIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2024; 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 AND INSURANCE SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ASSOCIATED PRESS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 200 LIBERTY STREET NEW YORK, NY 10281; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPORTS REPORTING; START DATE: 11/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FREELANCE WRITER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SPORTS FREELANCE WRITER REPORTING ON UNIVERSITY OF OREGON BASKETBALL GAMES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UNIVERSITY OF OREGON; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1585 E. 13TH EUGENE, OR 97403; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TEACHING; START DATE: 01/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TEACHER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TEACHING A JOURNALISM COURSE; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SPRINGFIELD DRIFTERS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2345 LAURA ST SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FREELANCE WRITING; START DATE: 03/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FREELANCE WRITER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WRITE FREELANCE STORIES ABOUT LOCAL BASEBALL TEAM FOR WEBSITE 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLF ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3401 S 19TH ST. SUITE 200 TACOMA, WA 98405; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPORTS WRITING; START DATE: 08/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SPORTS WRITER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:WRITE AN OCCASIONAL STORY ON GOLF FOR MAGAZINE; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KORE RADIO, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 1144 WILLAGILLESPIE RD. NO34, EUGENE, OR 97401, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RADIO STATION, START DATE: 10/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: GUEST HOST, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FILLING IN AS GUEST HOST OF A LOCAL SPORTS TALK RADIO SHOW WHEN THE REGULAR HOST;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
EUGENE, OR
Current

April 12, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 450 Country Club Rd Ste 350, Eugene, OR 97401
BD
CRD#: 13572
Eugene, OR
Past

May 15, 2023 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 24, 2021 - April 15, 2022

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
PORTLAND, OR

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
(2/4/2025)
RR
Idaho
(1/8/2025)
RR
Oregon
(4/12/2022)
IAR
Oregon
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/24/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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
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#: 105644Eugene, OR

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