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Derek Gates Dieterich

Advisor at Cetera — Sweetwater, TN

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

25 years

Location

Sweetwater, TN 37874

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,177

Across 5,102 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Derek Dieterich is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Sweetwater, TN. His work history includes roles at Cetera and Regions Bank since 2018, as well as previous positions at Aspire Private Wealth Counsel and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a sports official, dedicating several hours per week to refereeing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that integrates both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Sweetwater, TN

401 N Main St

Sweetwater TN 37874

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Tennessee

Work history

25 years of industry experience

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2018 - Present • 8 years

St. Cloud, MN

Cetera

2018 - Present • 8 years

Sweetwater, TN

Regions bank

2018 - Present • 8 years

Sweetwater, TN

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Knoxville, TN

Club Unite Volleyball

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Knoxville, TN

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Knoxville, TN

Lincoln Financial Securitites Corporation

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Knoxville, TN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jeffrey S

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Jeffrey Shelton is a financial advisor with Capital Square, LLC in Athens, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Square in 2017, he worked at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC for two years. He also maintains a part-time insurance agent role focused on life insurance and fixed annuities, primarily managing existing contracts. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets, offering tailored portfolios with a range of strategies and emphasizes client education and ongoing disclosure.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Notley M

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Notley Maddox is a financial advisor at Capital Square, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bellwether Investment Group and Capital Square since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Maddox is an Assistant Professor at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he teaches corporate finance. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm offers tailored portfolios through asset allocation and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William H

Series 65

Athens, TN

United Advisors America

William Huff is a financial advisor at United Advisors America with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at United Advisors America since 2017 and Alliance America Corporation since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent for Alliance America Corporation. United Advisors America provides investment management services primarily to individuals near retirement and to pension and profit-sharing plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with complimentary financial planning upon request. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, using customized asset allocations and model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Annuities Long-term care insurance Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Retired
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Richard S

Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Richard Shelton is a financial advisor at Capital Square, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Capital Square since 2023 and has prior experience working in education and as a self-employed professional. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $393 million in client assets as of December 2024. The firm offers tailored portfolios through asset allocation across various investment vehicles and emphasizes client education and ongoing disclosure.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Suzanne B

CFP®, Series 66

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Suzanne Burrell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Capital Square, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC from 2015 to 2017. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm offers retirement planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, managing approximately $393 million in client assets as of December 2024, with tailored portfolios reviewed quarterly and financial plans developed after detailed client interviews.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Cody B

Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Cody Burrell is a financial advisor at Capital Square, LLC in Athens, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Square, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2022 to 2024 and has experience outside the financial sector, including a role at Bradley County Schools from 2017 to 2021. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $393 million in client assets as of December 2024. The firm offers tailored portfolios using a range of asset classes and strategies, with a multi-office presence and a focus on client education and ongoing disclosure.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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