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Thomas N. Zirbel

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAS CRUCES, NM
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CRD#: 1031111
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Professional summary


Thomas Norman Zirbel, who also goes by Thomas N Zirbel, Thomas Norman Zirbel, Thomas Zirbel, Tom Norman Zirbel, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Thomas has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas N Zirbel | Thomas Norman Zirbel | Thomas Zirbel | Tom Norman Zirbel

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAS CRUCES, NM
Current

October 4, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
El Segundo, CA
Current

October 4, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
El Segundo, CA
Past

October 5, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
LAS CRUCES, NM
Past

June 12, 2019 - November 13, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
OMAHA, NE
Past

June 12, 2019 - November 13, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
OMAHA, NE
Past

July 21, 2016 - July 16, 2018

EQUITRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5308
West Des Moines, IA
Past

May 12, 2016 - July 3, 2018

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 5, 2015 - July 2, 2015

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
WORTHINGTON, OH
Past

January 22, 2015 - July 2, 2015

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
WORTHINGTON, OH
Past

February 21, 2014 - June 11, 2014

CABANA ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 151418
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Past

January 10, 2013 - December 24, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PEORIA, AZ
Past

December 19, 2012 - December 24, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PEORIA, AZ
Past

June 20, 2012 - July 20, 2012

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37031
GREEN BAY, WI
Past

September 29, 2010 - August 10, 2011

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
GUNNISON, CO
Past

October 13, 2009 - June 22, 2010

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 19, 2009 - June 22, 2010

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

March 10, 2008 - September 8, 2008

GREENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 38747
TUCSON, AZ
Past

May 15, 2003 - March 31, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

June 16, 2000 - September 19, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 1997 - June 29, 2000

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 25, 1996 - April 4, 1997

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 11, 1993 - August 10, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 14, 1982 - August 18, 1993

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

February 10, 1982 - March 24, 1982

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
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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
Arizona
(10/5/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(4/11/2022)
IAR
New Mexico
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/12/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/13/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Las Cruces, NM

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