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Martin R. Durbin

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ARLINGTON, TX 76013
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CRD#: 1200999
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Professional summary


Martin Robert Durbin, AIF®, who also goes by Marty Robert Durbin, Marty Durbin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Arlington, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Martin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Martin has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 26 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Marty Robert Durbin | Marty Durbin

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) APERTURE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: PRESIDENT NATURE: WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 09/05/2015 ADDRESS: Arlington TX , DESCRIPTION: PRESIDENT AND 100% OWNER; 09/05/2015; THIS ENTITY IS FOR ALL BUSINESS CONDUCTED THROUGH 1ST GLOBAL INCLUDING BROKER DEALER, RIA, AND INSURANCE 2) DURBIN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA VENISON VALLEY FARM POSITION: PRESIDENT NATURE: RENTAL REAL ESTATE AND FARMING AND RANCHING ACTIVITIES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/1995 ADDRESS: Cleburne TX , DESCRIPTION: FARMING AND RANCHING ACTIVITIES AND TWO RENTAL HOUSES LOCATED ON PROPERTY; OWNER AND PRESIDENT WITH OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES; DBA FOR FARM IS VENISON VALLEY FARM 3) TURN-KEY PERSONAL FINANCIAL DESIGNS LLC DBA APERTURE RETIREMENT DESIGNS AND CRAWFORD CARTER THOMPSON & DURBIN LLC, CPAS POSITION: President NATURE: Combined marketing identity for my CPA firm and financial services firm. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 08/01/2015 ADDRESS: Mineral Wells TX , DESCRIPTION: Owner and manager 4) STAG HORN RANCH LLC POSITION: Owner and president NATURE: Entity which handles the operations of a high-fenced game ranch including overnight lodging. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2019 ADDRESS: 5940 CR 805C, CLEBURNE TX 76031, DESCRIPTION: Owner and president responsible for overall strategy, planning and management. Direct the activities of employees. 5) CRAWFORD CARTER & DURBIN LLC, CPAS POSITION: President NATURE: CPA firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 12/14/2014 ADDRESS: 100 E Hubbard St, Suite 200, Mineral Wells TX 76067, United States DESCRIPTION: Owner and President 6) ENVISION MINERAL WELLS FOUNDATION INC. POSITION: Director / Board Member NATURE: Volunteer board member for 501(c)3 non-profit to support community and economic development projects. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2024 ADDRESS: 107 North Oak Ave., Mineral Wells TX 76067, United States DESCRIPTION: Board members facilitate due diligence, review, and prioritization of proposed community and economic development projects in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce to help ensure efforts achieve mutual goals of Chamber, City and County stakeholders.

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4025 Woodland Park Blvd Suite 250, Arlington, TX 76013Office #2: 100 E Hubbard St Ste 200, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ARLINGTON, TX
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 E Hubbard St Ste 200, Mineral Wells, TX 76067Office #2: 4025 Woodland Park Blvd Ste 310, Arlington, TX 76013
BD
CRD#: 13572
Mineral Wells, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Mineral Wells, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Mineral Wells, TX
Past

June 3, 2015 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
MINERAL WELLS, TX
Past

June 3, 2015 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
Mineral Wells, TX
Past

June 9, 2014 - June 17, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

May 2, 2014 - June 17, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

July 2, 2012 - May 5, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

July 2, 2012 - May 5, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

September 6, 2005 - January 24, 2011

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3641
FT WORTH, TX
Past

July 30, 1999 - July 14, 2004

FIRST COMMAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 46870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 20, 1983 - January 24, 2011

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX

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
Colorado
(9/18/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/2/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Arlington, TX 76013

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