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Thomas D. Jones

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ATLANTA, GA 30342
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CRD#: 1146475
TJ

Professional summary


Thomas Davis Jones, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Thomas has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Jones

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)- - HAT CREEK PLANTATION, LLLP; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ONE PLANTATION ROAD, CHULA, GA 31733; FARMING, CATTLE, TIMBER; GENERAL PARTNER REPRESENTATIVE; BEGAN JANUARY 2013; APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS PER MONTH INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGE WORKING FARM, TIMBER AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. 2) - - HAT CREEK PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 163 OSNER DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30342; AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; OWNER; BEGAN DECEMBER 2012; APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS PER MONTH INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HAT CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FARMING & CATTLE; START DATE: 6/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE WORKING FARM, TIMBER, & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT; 4) - - POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR AGING FATHER, DONALD RICHARD JONES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 163 OSNER DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30342; FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY; BEGAN 2010; APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER MONTH INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; ASSIST AGING FATHER WITH HIS FINANCIAL MATTERS. 5)- - IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA, GREATER ATLANTA CHAPTER, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 163 OSNER DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30342; ENVIRONMENTAL, CONSERVATION; VOLUNTEER AND PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION; BEGAN 1976; APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS PER MONTH INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; LEAD CHAPTER EVENTS, REPORT TO NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PRESIDE AT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. 6) - - BOB M TAYLOR TRUST A (FAMILY) AND TRUST B (MARITAL); INVESTMENT RELATED; 4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919; TRUSTEE; BEGAN 2001; HOURS VARY; TRUST SERVICES. 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 10/1984, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/PRESIDENT/CEO, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, RETIREMENT & TAX PLANNING; 8) - - INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 163 OSNER DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30342; GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL LIFE/HEALTH INSURANCE; PRESIDENT, CEO; BEGAN 1984; UP TO 10 HOURS PER MONTH INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; SALES, ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES, OPERATIONAL DIRECTION/PLANNING. 9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUST COMPANY OF TENNESSEE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 10/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD OFFICER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2.5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT OF OPERATIONS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1986

Experience


Current

March 22, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 163 Osner Drive, Atlanta, GA 30342
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ATLANTA, GA
Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 163 Osner Drive, Atlanta, GA 30342
BD
CRD#: 13572
Atlanta, GA
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 1, 2016 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 1, 2016 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 5, 2007 - September 1, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 4, 1996 - September 1, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 7, 1993 - January 19, 1996

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 7, 1991 - April 22, 1993

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 7, 1991 - March 15, 1996

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 18, 1990 - August 17, 1993

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 1989 - March 5, 1990

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 1, 1986 - May 23, 1989

INTERNATIONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14367
Past

November 14, 1984 - July 22, 1986

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Past

June 22, 1983 - October 9, 1984

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461

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
Alabama
(1/5/2023)
RR
Arizona
(9/20/2019)
RR
California
(1/5/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/21/2019)
RR
Georgia
(9/20/2019)
IAR
Georgia
(3/22/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/20/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(9/20/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington
(1/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/21/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Atlanta, GA 30342

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