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Scott Ellis

32 Years of Experience
Cary, NC
BrokerSells Insurance

Scott Ellis is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, based in Cary, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. Scott operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their firm serves 584,487 clients with $160B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
10345 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$163.8B
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Location

547 Keisler Dr., Ste 3, Cary, NC, 27511

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Scott is an insurance agent and owner of Ellis Brothers, Inc. since 2009, spending a few hours per week running illustrations and completing applications for life insurance and fixed annuities. He is also an agent for Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and sells equity indexed annuities, dedicating minimal time to this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
September 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
September 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Avantax Advisory Services
December 2001 - September 2025 · 23 yrs 9 mos
Avantax Investment Services, INC.Broker
August 1993 - September 2025 · 32 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations17 states
ARAZCACOFLGAIDINMAMEMTNCNYOHSCVAWV
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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