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Danny R. Elser

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES
Billings, MT 59102
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CRD#: 1170995
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Professional summary


Danny Ray Elser, who also goes by Dan Elser, is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Billings, Montana.

Danny is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Danny has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dan Elser

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 ENTITY:MT USAW; No; ; BILLINGS; MT; ; YOUTH WRESTLING; COACH/CULTURAL EXCHANGE CHAIRMAN; 10/29/2014; 8; 0; COACH YOUTH WRESTLING PRACTICES AND TOURNEY'S, OVERSEE THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE FOR MT USAW/AAU. 2. NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 1844 BROADWATER AVE STE 5; BILLING; MT; 59102; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 6/20/2005; 32; 32; SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 3. NAME OF ENTITY:FIRST AMERICAN TRUST OF MT; Yes; 1844 BROADWATER AVE STE 5; BILLING; MT; 59102; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; OWNER; 10/1/2003; 160; 160; SALE AND SERVICE INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MANN MORTGAGE; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MORTGAGE REFERRALS; START DATE: 2007; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERRER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REFER CLIENTS TO MANN MORTGAGE;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3936 Avenue B Suite A, Billings, MT 59102
BD
CRD#: 13572
Billings, MT
Past

June 29, 2023 - December 31, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Billings, MT
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
BILLINGS, MT
Past

April 11, 2006 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
BILLINGS, MT
Past

July 5, 2005 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
BILLINGS, MT
Past

August 3, 2004 - July 1, 2005

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17839
BILLINGS, MT
Past

July 27, 2004 - July 1, 2005

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

September 19, 2000 - March 30, 2004

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
BILLINGS, MT
Past

April 14, 1987 - March 30, 2004

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 20, 1986 - April 22, 1987

PRINCETON AMERICAN EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14491
Past

November 21, 1983 - August 12, 1986

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Montana
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/17/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS

CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC - ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (6/1/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
COAXUM, KOFI SULEVICE PRESIDENT5150018
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
GOOLEY, THOMAS ANDREWMANAGER4526760
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYPRESIDENT AND MANAGER2272183
STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT3038963
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4780880

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,956
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,651,447,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event2
Arbitration15

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Company Information


CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572Billings, MT 59102

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