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Leo O. Whitlow
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113
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CRD#: 1011480
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Professional summary
Leo Ottoway Whitlow JR, who also goes by Buddy Whitlow Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Midlothian, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Midlothian, Virginia.
Leo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Leo has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Buddy Whitlow Jr
Other business activities
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1. VARINA RURITAN CLUB POSITION: Officer NATURE: Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: , Richmond VA , United States DESCRIPTION: Officer 2. OSBORNE PROPERTIES, II, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/05/2020 ADDRESS: 1463 BATTERY HILL DR, RICHMOND VA 23231, United States DESCRIPTION: Divided this business into two entities 3. OSBORNE PROPERTIES I LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2000 ADDRESS: 1463 BATTERY HILL DR, RICHMOND VA 23231, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage rental properties; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 08/1976, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VIRGINIA ASSET MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 06/1986 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFER SECURITIES, INSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 130 Wylderose Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113RIA
CRD#: 105644
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 130 Wylderose Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113BD
CRD#: 13572
Midlothian, VA
Past
December 3, 2002 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Past
January 12, 2000 - December 2, 2002
INVESTMENT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109122
RICHMOND, VA
Past
July 31, 1987 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Past
July 3, 1986 - September 9, 1987
CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 629
Past
January 27, 1982 - July 3, 1986
SOUTHWESTERN MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 3461
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/10/2023)
RR
Kansas(8/10/2023)
RR
Maryland(8/10/2023)
RR
New York(8/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina(8/10/2023)
RR
South Carolina(5/15/2025)
RR
Texas(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/10/2023)
RR
Virginia(8/10/2023)
IAR
Virginia(8/10/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Midlothian, VA 23113TRUST BUT VERIFY
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