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Mario J. Conti

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CRD#: 1005859
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mario James Conti, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Mario is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Mario had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) FIXED LIFE INSURANCE SALES OUTSIDE OF CETERA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

March 19, 2020 - November 30, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

March 17, 2020 - November 30, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

July 25, 2014 - February 19, 2015

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
HAMPTON, SC
Past

July 16, 2014 - February 19, 2015

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
HAMPTON, SC
Past

April 10, 2003 - April 2, 2013

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

May 26, 2000 - April 2, 2013

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

October 3, 1994 - May 26, 2000

CRESTAR SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17464
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 20, 1992 - October 5, 1994

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 821
Past

March 4, 1991 - May 11, 1992

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

April 30, 1990 - January 29, 1991

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

May 14, 1984 - May 1, 1990

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 26, 1981 - October 31, 1983

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/12/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 7/19/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/22/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/1/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BANKERS SYSTEMS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | PRIMEVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | CETERA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

CRD#: 15340 / SEC#: 801-45573, 8-31826

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 First St. S. Suite 300, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 283, St. Cloud, MN 56302-0283
Phone number
(320) 656-4300
Established
Delaware since 11/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (10/9/2013)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
CASEY, SEAN PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT2156290
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HANAU, JENNIFER LEIGHVICE PRESIDENT2898698
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEY ANNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
REINHOLZ, CHRISTOPHER JONVICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF TRADING1961258
RUMMEL, LEANN RENEEMANAGER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1965155
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WEITHAUS, GWENDOLYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2445442

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

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