Stephen Olsen
Advisor at Cetera
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Firm
Cetera
Location
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
27 years
About
Stephen Olsen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Putnam Retail Management, Ameriprise, and Avantax Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, combining retirement capabilities with a broad trust and institutional network.
Client services
Based on Cetera
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Expertise
Based on Cetera
Wealth management
Tax-loss harvesting
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Charitable giving & philanthropy
Fee options
Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client
$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)
Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client
Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case
Location
1450 American Lane, 6 Th Floor, Suite 650
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Most active in
Stephen O has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Massachusetts
Work history
Cetera
2025 - Present (1 year)
Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
2025 - Present (1 year)
Avantax Advisory Services
2024 - 2025 (1 year)
Avantax Investment Services, Inc.
2024 - 2025 (1 year)
Ameriprise
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
Unemployed
2023 - 2023 (1 year)
Putnam Retail Management
2012 - 2023 (11 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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