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Ralph E. Wagner

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CRD#: 1087720
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Ralph Earl Wagner was a registered financial professional .

Ralph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Ralph had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

November 13, 2018 - February 1, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
MARIETTA, GA
Past

November 5, 2018 - February 1, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
MARIETTA, GA
Past

May 31, 2018 - November 6, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
NORCROSS, GA
Past

May 24, 2018 - November 6, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
NORCROSS, GA
Past

July 18, 2016 - March 20, 2018

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

July 15, 2016 - March 20, 2018

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 15, 2015 - July 7, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

April 10, 2015 - July 7, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

April 21, 2009 - January 20, 2015

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
SMYRNA, GA
Past

April 16, 2009 - January 20, 2015

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 23, 2009 - April 7, 2009

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16204
SMYRNA, GA
Past

June 8, 2007 - December 31, 2008

LONGVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 136214
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2007 - December 31, 2008

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 15, 2006 - December 31, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 8, 2006 - December 31, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 14, 2005 - January 20, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 2005 - March 4, 2005

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 15, 2002 - June 17, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 2, 2001 - June 15, 2002

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 28, 1996 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 1996 - March 9, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1988 - October 15, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1988 - February 2, 1996

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 1987 - September 29, 1988

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

February 18, 1983 - March 4, 1987

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/14/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/19/1999
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 105644

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