Thomas Donald Benscoter
Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
Professional summary
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Thomas Donald Benscoter is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2011 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Securities America Advisors, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 3
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Arizona, Texas
- Broker:
11 states and territories
Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Questar Capital CorporationDec 2011 – Dec 2018Minneapolis, MN
- University OF PhoenixApr 2009 – Jan 2020Phoenix, AZ
- Questar Asset Management, Inc.Aug 2017 – Dec 2018Minneapolis, MN
- Securities America, Inc.Dec 2018 – Jun 2023Scottsdale, AZ
- Securities America Advisors, Inc.Dec 2018 – Jun 2023Scottsdale, AZ
- CFR Capital Group, LLCMay 2012 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
- Calise Enterprises, LLC dba H&R BlockFeb 2011 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
- Avantax Investment Services Inc.Jun 2023 – Sep 2025Scottsdale, AZ
- Avantax Advisory ServicesJun 2023 – Sep 2025Scottsdale, AZ
- Avantax Insurance Agency, LLCJun 2023 – Sep 2025Scottsdale, AZ
- Thomas D BenscoterJan 2000 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
- Cetera Wealth Services, LLCSep 2025 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
- Cetera Investment Advisers LLCSep 2025 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
- Family Stone Financial GroupJul 2026 – no end date reportedScottsdale, 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
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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.
Client types the firm serves
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
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of August 13, 2026
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