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Barry A. Botfeld

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
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CRD#: 1035432
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Professional summary


Barry Alan Botfeld, who also goes by Barry Alan Botfeld, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Boynton Beach, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Barry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Barry has worked at 26 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Barry Alan Botfeld

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Barry Alan Botfeld's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 2, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Current

April 19, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Current

April 26, 2022 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

April 20, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

April 19, 2022 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 7, 2022 - April 13, 2022

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 305908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 2021 - January 28, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 14, 2020 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 17, 2019 - January 28, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 19, 2018 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 18, 2017 - June 28, 2018

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3420
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 7, 2013 - July 1, 2016

ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152912
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

February 23, 2009 - March 7, 2012

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5397
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 30, 2008 - February 18, 2009

MIDTOWN PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 104223
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 7, 2007 - February 5, 2008

NOBLE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15768
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 23, 2007 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
PLANTATION, FL
Past

March 23, 2007 - August 15, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PLANTATION, FL
Past

January 3, 2005 - June 21, 2005

VIEWTRADE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46987
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 12, 2002 - September 23, 2002

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 27, 2001 - December 13, 2001

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

November 6, 2000 - April 5, 2001

HILL THOMPSON MAGID & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2202
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 7, 1992 - July 31, 2000

HERZOG, HEINE, GEDULD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2186
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 9, 1991 - January 10, 1992

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 1987 - May 31, 1991

JW GENESIS CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6631
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 7, 1986 - July 23, 1987

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
Past

September 10, 1984 - July 15, 1985

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
Past

November 15, 1982 - September 28, 1984

BECKER PARIBAS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7635
Past

May 20, 1982 - November 24, 1982

ROONEY, PACE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6218
Past

May 1, 1982 - May 14, 1982

FLEET BROKERAGE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7313
Past

March 2, 1982 - March 23, 1982

ROONEY, PACE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6218

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

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Alabama
(4/20/2022)
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Alaska
(4/20/2022)
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Arizona
(4/20/2022)
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Arkansas
(4/20/2022)
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California
(4/19/2022)
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Colorado
(4/20/2022)
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Connecticut
(4/20/2022)
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Delaware
(4/20/2022)
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District of Columbia
(4/20/2022)
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Florida
(4/19/2022)
IAR
Florida
(6/2/2023)
RR
Georgia
(4/20/2022)
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Hawaii
(4/20/2022)
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Idaho
(4/20/2022)
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Illinois
(4/20/2022)
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Indiana
(4/20/2022)
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Iowa
(4/20/2022)
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Kansas
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Kentucky
(4/20/2022)
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Louisiana
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Maine
(4/20/2022)
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(4/20/2022)
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
(4/20/2022)
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Missouri
(4/20/2022)
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Montana
(4/21/2022)
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Nebraska
(4/20/2022)
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Nevada
(4/20/2022)
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New Hampshire
(4/20/2022)
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New Jersey
(4/20/2022)
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New Mexico
(4/20/2022)
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New York
(4/20/2022)
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North Carolina
(4/20/2022)
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North Dakota
(4/20/2022)
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Ohio
(4/21/2022)
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Oklahoma
(4/20/2022)
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Oregon
(4/20/2022)
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Pennsylvania
(4/20/2022)
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Puerto Rico
(4/20/2022)
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Rhode Island
(4/20/2022)
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South Carolina
(4/20/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(4/20/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(4/20/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/20/2022)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(4/20/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/20/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/20/2022)
RR
Washington
(4/20/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(4/20/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/20/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(4/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/7/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/19/2005
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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#: 105644Boynton Beach, FL

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