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Clayton Sowder

Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers

Clayton Sowder is a fiduciary financial advisor in Brentwood, California, registered since Mar 2026. Clayton joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 34 advisors with offices in Brentwood, and one of 31 fiduciaries.

Brentwood, CAFiduciary advisor

At a glance

ExperienceNew to the profession (since Mar 2026)
How that compares ?New to the profession
OfficeBrentwood, CA
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

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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Apr 2026 – now

Questions to ask Clayton

Tailored to Clayton’s registration and firm.

  1. Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Clayton

How do I contact Clayton?

Call Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for Clayton Sowder. Clayton works from the Brentwood, CA office.

How long has Clayton been a financial advisor?

Clayton is new to the profession, registered since Mar 2026, and holds 1 license.

What licenses does Clayton hold?

Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Clayton a fiduciary?

Clayton is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Clayton paid?

Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Clayton 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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