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Raymond C. Abraham

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-8820
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CRD#: 1073218
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Professional summary


Raymond Charles Abraham is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Raymond is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Raymond has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED Y/N: NO ADDRESS: 100 PRINGLE AVE WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP TO BUSINESS: AGENT START DATE: APX % OF TIME: 5% BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFER LIFE, DISABILITY AND FIXED ANNUITIES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE BAUN PROJECT- POINTS OF LIGHT, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 735 105TH AVE. OAKLAND, CA 94603, NATURE OF BUSINESS: MISSIONARY/MINISTRY ORGANIZATION (RELIGIOUS-CHRISTIAN), POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER-DIRECTOR, BENEFACTOR, VOLUNTEER LEADER, START DATE: AUGUST 2011, APPROX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 12-40 HOURS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1655 N CALIFORNIA BLVD #156, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / LANDLORD; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LANDLORD DUTIES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: READY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 10/2024;, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES & SALE & SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE;

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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

Office #1: 1600 S Main St Ste 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8820
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Current

August 25, 2008 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

August 26, 2008 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 23, 2002 - September 4, 2008

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

April 19, 1989 - September 15, 2010

WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 136975
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

November 19, 1983 - January 21, 1986

EPIC SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4286
Past

December 21, 1982 - September 4, 2008

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
WALNUT CREEK, CA

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
Arizona
(8/25/2008)
RR
California
(8/25/2008)
IAR
California
(6/29/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2008)
RR
Georgia
(5/29/2025)
RR
Idaho
(12/17/2015)
RR
Illinois
(8/25/2008)
RR
Michigan
(8/25/2008)
RR
Missouri
(7/18/2023)
RR
Nevada
(8/25/2008)
RR
New York
(8/25/2008)
RR
Ohio
(4/1/2016)
RR
Oregon
(8/25/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(9/7/2011)
RR
Tennessee
(4/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(11/8/2016)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(8/25/2008)
RR
Virginia
(8/25/2008)
RR
Washington
(8/25/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/29/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8820

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