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Jerrell W. Leathers

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Seneca, SC
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CRD#: 1237126
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Professional summary


Jerrell Wayne Leathers, who also goes by Jerry Leathers, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Seneca, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Jerrell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Jerrell has worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jerry Leathers

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245Office #3: 225 Ne Mizner Blvd Ste 550, Boca Raton, FL 33432
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Seneca, SC
Current

June 4, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 225 Ne Mizner Blvd Ste 550, Boca Raton, FL 33432Office #2: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
Boca Raton, FL
Past

June 7, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
Seneca, SC
Past

April 4, 2018 - May 4, 2021

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 26, 2018 - May 4, 2021

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 5, 2011 - March 27, 2018

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 8, 2010 - March 27, 2018

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 20, 2008 - December 3, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 15, 2008 - December 3, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 5, 2007 - December 31, 2007

NFSG CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130814
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 4, 2007 - December 31, 2007

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 31, 2002 - June 6, 2007

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 30, 2002 - June 6, 2007

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 5, 2002 - October 14, 2002

SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 43413
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 6, 2002 - October 14, 2002

SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43413
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 1, 2001 - July 2, 2001

JVB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104412
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 11, 2001 - July 2, 2001

INTL CUSTODY & CLEARING SOLUTIONS INC.

BD
CRD#: 23952
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 25, 2000 - March 7, 2001

THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14569
ISELIN, NJ
Past

March 1, 2000 - July 14, 2000

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 30, 1995 - January 10, 2000

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 30, 1995 - January 21, 2000

JWGENESIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33832
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 26, 1994 - October 27, 1994

D. BLECH & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 26063
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 25, 1993 - February 23, 1993

GLOBAL CAPITAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16184
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

January 15, 1993 - January 25, 1993

KOBER FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 17551
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

August 18, 1992 - September 2, 1992

DEL MAR SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14411
Past

January 2, 1987 - April 21, 1992

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

July 16, 1984 - January 2, 1987

MICHELIN AND COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14447
Past

March 7, 1984 - July 26, 1984

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691

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
California
(6/7/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/7/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(4/24/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Seneca, SC

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