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Jay T. Pearson

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CRD#: 1236869
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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.

Jay Thomas Pearson was a registered financial professional .

Jay is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Jay had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 21, 2013 - December 5, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAKE GENEVA, WI
Past

May 23, 2013 - December 5, 2013

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
LAKE GENEVA, WI
Past

March 10, 2011 - June 24, 2011

FBR INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43442
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

December 13, 2005 - February 4, 2011

THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106357
OAK PARK, IL
Past

October 16, 2001 - November 16, 2010

THORNBURG SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 14857
SANTA FE, NM
Past

April 1, 1999 - August 15, 2000

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 22, 1998 - January 26, 1999

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 11, 1994 - October 14, 1997

BOSTON CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14611
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 30, 1994 - October 14, 1994

BRAUVIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14703
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 29, 1993 - April 25, 1994

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 11, 1985 - December 5, 1991

JMB SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5862
Past

February 27, 1984 - March 28, 1984

OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7739

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: 8/21/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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