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Steven Cain

Shareholder at Tectonic Advisors

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Steven Cain is Shareholder of Tectonic Advisors LLC, a Frisco investment adviser managing $5.14B. Steven Cain has 27 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7 and Series 65.

27
Years in industry
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Steven Cain has been Shareholder of Tectonic Advisors since January 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it.

Tectonic Advisors LLC is a Frisco, TX firm with $5.14B under management, 2,377 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

  1. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLCAlso current
    – present · 27 years
    Plano, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111521

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Steven Cain is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from June 1999; the most recent is Louisiana, in February 2005.

  • LouisianaSince 7 February 2005
  • TexasSince 24 June 1999

Examinations

Series 6511 May 1999
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 712 February 1998
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Steven Lawrence Cain
CRD
4538520
Firm
Tectonic Advisors · CRD 139713
Role
Shareholder
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 1999
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Steven Cain work?

Steven Cain has been Shareholder of Tectonic Advisors LLC since January 2026, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 March 2026

Is Steven Cain a financial advisor?

Yes. Steven Cain has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana and Texas.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Steven Cain have?

Steven Cain has 27 years in the financial industry, since June 1999, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Steven Cain passed?

Steven Cain has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1998.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Steven Cain registered with FINRA?

No. Steven Cain has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Steven Cain’s record?

Search CRD 4538520 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Cain’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Tectonic Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4538520, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Tectonic Advisors LLC, filed 30 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.