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McKenna Lyn Stephens

Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

Scottsdale, AZCRD #4661081Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
23 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Mckenna Lyn Stephens is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 2003 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Securian Financial Services, Inc. and CRI Securities, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona and California.

Office

6720 N Scottsdale Rd, St 290
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Advisors at this office: 7

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Arizona, California
Broker:
19 states and territories

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 4/2/2005
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/14/2003
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/12/2005
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 5/16/2003

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cetera Wealth Services, LLCCurrent
8/10/2023 – Scottsdale, AZ
Cetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent
8/10/2023 – Scottsdale, AZ
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
10/31/2019 – 8/10/2023San Diego, CA
CRI Securities, LLC
10/31/2019 – 10/19/2021San Diego, CA
Marathon Advisors, Inc
6/29/2005 – 12/31/2007Phoenix, AZ

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Minnesota LIFE INS Co
    Jul 2004 – Aug 2023St Paul, MN
  2. CRI Securities, LLC
    Jul 2004 – Oct 2021St Paul, MN
  3. Securian Financial Services, Inc
    Jul 2004 – Aug 2023St Paul, MN
  4. North STAR Consultants, Inc & North STAR Brokerage, Inc
    Jan 2005 – no end date reportedPhoenix, AZ
  5. Black,gould & Associates
    Jul 2003 – Dec 2021Phoenix, AZ
  6. Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
    Aug 2023 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA
  7. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Aug 2023 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
  8. Integra Partners LLC
    Dec 2021 – no end date reportedShow Low, AZ
  9. Greenbriar Property LLC
    Jul 2026 – no end date reportedGlendale, AZ

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Advisory services, investment advisory services, custody services, insurance agency services, sweep programs, and retirement planning resources, along with access to registered and alternative investment products.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisoryFinancial DisclosuresRetirement PlanningIRA RolloversInsuranceAdvisory ServicesCustody Services529 PlansETFs

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
10,459
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
27
Main office:
Schaumburg, IL
SEC file number:
801-20406

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Form ADV data as of August 13, 2026

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