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David J. Mcnamara

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CRD#: 1259424
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

David Joseph Mcnamara, CFP®, who also goes by Dave Mcnamara, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. David had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Mcnamara

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) - - PLANNERS ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; PRESIDENT; 1012 GRAND AVE., WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265; STARTED 2012; HOURS VARY PER MONTH, SOME DURING TRADING HOURS; INSURANCE SALES. (2) - - THE PLANNERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1012 GRAND AVE., WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265; INVESTMENT ADVISORY (RIA); PRESIDENT; BEGAN 1988; 40 HOURS PER MONTH INCLUDING TRADING HOURS; FINANCIAL PLANNING. (3) - - THE PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1012 GRAND AVE., WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265; NAME OF DBA; REGISTERED REP; BEGAN 1988; MARKETING NAME ONLY (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VF REALTY LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1012 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 50265; NATURE OF BUSINESS: START DATE: 3/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 100% OWNER OF BUILDING WHERE CETERA/SUMMIT BRANCH IS LOCATED;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

May 20, 2021 - September 28, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 20, 2019 - September 28, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 1, 2016 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 1, 2016 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 7, 2003 - September 1, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 1, 1999 - February 7, 2003

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108432
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 12, 1992 - September 6, 2022

THE PLANNERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108195
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 14, 1989 - September 1, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 14, 1987 - July 17, 1989

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 30, 1985 - July 15, 1987

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

October 26, 1984 - February 19, 1985

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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

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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#: 13572

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