Justin Marcus

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

BLUFFTON, SC 29910

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CRD#: 1160813

Professional summary

Justin Marcus, who also goes by Justin Ronald Marcus, Ronald Justin Marcus, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bluffton, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Springs, California.

Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Justin has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Justin Ronald Marcus | Ronald Justin Marcus

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 WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 06/2024; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 25, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 12 Palmetto Way Unit A First Floor, Bluffton, SC 29910

RIA

CRD#: 105644

BLUFFTON, SC

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

PALM SPRINGS, CA

Past

June 29, 2023 - March 19, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

June 27, 2006 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Calabasas, CA

Past

June 20, 2006 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

Calabasas, CA

Past

August 17, 2005 - June 29, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5979

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

August 17, 2005 - June 29, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

July 12, 1999 - August 23, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 12, 1998 - August 23, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16361

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

Past

July 22, 1992 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 12965

OAKLAND, CA

Past

September 12, 1989 - February 14, 1991

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

August 10, 1988 - September 1, 1989

BRENNAN ROSS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18363

Past

June 5, 1986 - June 30, 1988

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5096

Past

August 2, 1985 - September 27, 1985

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 14229

Past

May 25, 1984 - June 9, 1984

KATERSKY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13284

Past

November 20, 1983 - April 23, 1984

FIRST CITY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13191

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(6/9/2021)

California
(6/9/2021)

Michigan
(6/9/2021)

North Carolina
(10/5/2022)

South Carolina
(1/2/2025)

IAR

South Carolina
(3/25/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/27/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/23/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/17/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/29/1988

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Justin Marcus

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Justin Marcus's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BRENNAN ROSS SECURITIES, INC.

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

KATERSKY SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST CITY SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/27/1997

Series 63

Date: 5/23/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/17/1983

Series 24

Date: 3/29/1988

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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