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David Hickson
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
David Hickson is a fiduciary financial advisor in Scottsdale, Arizona, with 19 years in the industry. After six years at Independent Financial Group and three years at MML Investors Services, David joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 3468 advisors with offices in Scottsdale, and one of 3171 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 62% of advisors in Arizona
Office7025 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 115 &110, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$306,089
Advisors at the firm10,452
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cetera Investment Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- Oct 2025 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 2019 – 2025Independent Financial Group, LLCPreviously
- 2017 – 2019MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
- 2011 – 2017MSI Financial Services, Inc.Previously
- Sep 2010 – Jul 2011Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.Previously
- Mar 2009 – Aug 2009SII Investments, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask David
Tailored to David’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About David
How do I contact David?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at 310-257-7880 and ask for David Hickson. David works from the Scottsdale, AZ office.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 62% of advisors in Arizona.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is David paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask David for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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