AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
DE

Dain E. Ellsworth

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAS VEGAS, NV 89117
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 7735086
DE

Professional summary


Dain Elliott Ellsworth, who also goes by Dain E Ellsworth, Dain Ellsworth, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dain is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Dain has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dain E Ellsworth | Dain Ellsworth

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) ELLSWORTH HOLDINGS, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: This entity was intended to hold family assets such as rental properties, but this did not happen INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/31/2020 ADDRESS: 7881 W Charleston Blvd Suite 155, Las Vegas NV 89117, United States DESCRIPTION: No duties, this entity is inactive. 2) LEGACY WEALTH GROUP, LLC POSITION: Manager NATURE: Recently created Legacy Wealth Group, LLC to be the vehicle for Financial Advisory services that we are starting now. We created the LLC and secured the web domain so we can use this going forward. Legacy Wealth Group, LLC will provide retirement planning, investment planning, estate planning, and tax planning. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/20/2022 ADDRESS: 7881 W Charleston Blvd Suite 155, Las Vegas NV 89117, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties will include: Marketing; Managing client relationships; oversee internal staff; seek new clients through existing relationships, manage day-to-day affairs of business. We will be marketing Avantax business through this entity. 3) DAIN E ELLSWORTH, CPA, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: I personally own 100% of Dain E Ellsworth, CPA, LLC which owns 50.0% in Ellsworth & Stout, LLC, our CPA Firm. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/22/2008 ADDRESS: 7881 W Charleston Blvd Suite 155, Las Vegas NV 89117, United States DESCRIPTION: The sole purpose of this entity is to hold my ownership interest in Ellsworth & Stout, LLC. There are no duties tied to this entity, as it just holds my ownership of Ellsworth & Stout, LLC 4) THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS POSITION: Finance Clerk NATURE: On a volunteer basis, I provide financial clerk assistance for our Church at our local unit in Las Vegas, Nevada. I process checks and other electronic disbursements for our local congregation. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/21/2020 ADDRESS: 6051 Dorrell Lane, Las Vegas NV 89131, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties include: processing checks and ACH disbursements, set budgets, reconcile bank account, review financials. I am one of 6 individuals that have check signing authority for our local Unit. All checks and disbursements require two signatures from local leaders of the Church. I do not provide any investment guidance. 5) ELLSWORTH & STOUT, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: I am the founding partner and managing partner in a CPA Firm, Ellsworth & Stout, CPAs. I own 50.% in Ellsworth & Stout, LLC through Dain E. Ellsworth CPA, LLC. Ellsworth & Stout, LLC provides Tax Planning and Preparation, Audits, Tax Consulting, Bookkeeping Services, and Payroll Services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 12/26/2007 ADDRESS: 7881 W Charleston Blvd Suite 155, Las Vegas NV 89117, United States DESCRIPTION: My responsibilities as a Managing Partner at the CPA Firm are to Manage the day-to-day affairs of a CPA firm, which would include, Managing staff and client assignments, Maintaining existing client relationships, Develop new client relationships, Hiring competent staff, Marketing, and taking out the garbage.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Dain Elliott Ellsworth's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 7881 W Charleston Blvd Suite 155, Las Vegas, NV 89117
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

October 6, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Las Vegas, NV

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Nevada
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

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

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Las Vegas, NV 89117

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Dain Ellsworth

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Michael N Beatty
Michael BeattyAdvisorCheck Check Mark
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
IAR
Las Vegas, NV
KY
Kenneth YoungAdvisorCheck Check Mark
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
IAR
RR
Las Vegas, NV
JC
Jodie Cohen-potterAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
LAS VEGAS, NV
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics