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Daniel J. May

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CRD#: 1185577
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Professional summary


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

Daniel John May, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Daniel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Daniel had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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: ADVISORNET FINANCIAL INC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 2012 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE AND SUPERVISE THE COMPANY LEADERS AND THE BOARD ; (2) FIXED INSURANCE, LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE AND LIFE SETTLEMENTS; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA MAY FINANCIAL PLANNING INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 05/23/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40+ APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS. (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DRENGSON MAY ENTERPRISES LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4990 121ST ST NORTH HUGO MN 55110; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LAND DEVELOPMENT; START DATE: 5/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DEVELOP LAND INTO LOTS FOR SALE BY A BROKER;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

June 29, 2023 - October 31, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 28, 2014 - October 10, 2023

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 113074
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

November 19, 2013 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

April 23, 2012 - December 5, 2012

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 113074
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 6, 1992 - October 31, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

March 23, 1990 - December 31, 1991

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 1988 - March 23, 1990

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 12, 1984 - December 23, 1988

MORISON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8097
Past

September 28, 1983 - September 16, 1985

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/2/1989
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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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