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Lee E. Sussman

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CRD#: 1069979
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Professional summary


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Lee Evan Sussman was a registered financial professional .

Lee is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Lee had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 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) SUSSMAN FINANCIAL PLANNING; SINCE 08/03/2009; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; PRESIDENT/REGISTERED REP; DBA NAME; 160 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 160 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY DURING TRADING HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 20, 2021 - August 3, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 20, 2019 - August 3, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

August 3, 2009 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 3, 2009 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 17, 1992 - August 5, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 16, 1990 - August 5, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 20, 1989 - December 8, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

November 19, 1989 - May 17, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 14, 1987 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

August 25, 1986 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL ADVISORS JAPAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11176
Past

March 27, 1984 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

March 27, 1984 - September 1, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

October 22, 1982 - July 28, 1983

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/11/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS

CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC - ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (6/1/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
COAXUM, KOFI SULEVICE PRESIDENT5150018
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
GOOLEY, THOMAS ANDREWMANAGER4526760
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYPRESIDENT AND MANAGER2272183
STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT3038963
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4780880

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,956
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,651,447,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event2
Arbitration15

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Company Information


CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

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