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John J. Avey

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CRD#: 1131891
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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.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Jacob Avey, who also goes by John Jacob Avey III, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 7, Series 53, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Jacob Avey Iii

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: WILLOW SPRINGS OPEN SPACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 16235 W. BELLEVIEW AVE, MORRISON, CO 80465 NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD FIDUCIARY POSITION START DATE: 1/2012 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WE OVERSEE THE MAINTENANCE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD HIKING AND BIKING TRAIL; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 4/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Past

June 29, 2023 - November 4, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

April 20, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

April 20, 2022 - November 4, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

March 15, 2016 - April 20, 2022

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16507
Morrison, CO
Past

January 19, 2016 - April 20, 2022

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
Morrison, CO
Past

November 2, 2004 - January 22, 2016

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17530
DENVER, CO
Past

May 6, 2004 - January 22, 2016

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17530
DENVER, CO
Past

March 19, 1999 - November 2, 2004

CSB INVESTMENTS CO.

RIA
CRD#: 112677
DENVER, CO
Past

March 4, 1994 - October 6, 2004

CSB INVESTMENTS CO.

BD
CRD#: 35227
DENVER, CO
Past

September 3, 1993 - January 25, 1994

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 25, 1985 - May 3, 1993

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 26, 1983 - February 1, 1985

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/14/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 6/3/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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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)
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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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