JW
Joseph I. Wells
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MORRISON, IL 61270
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CRD#: 1271339
JW
Professional summary
Joseph Irvin Wells, CFP®, who also goes by Joe Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Morrison, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Morrison, Illinois.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Joseph has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
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Investment Planning
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Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joe Wells
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF ENTITY: WELLS FINANCIAL SERVICES; Yes; 301 E MAIN STREET; MORRISON; IL; 61270; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; PRESIDENT; 7/7/2017; 160; 130; SALE AND SERVICE FIXED INSURANCE ,SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF ENTITY: Joe Lewis, LLC; No; 286 GREY OAKS BLVD; TARPON SPRINGS; FL; 34688; real estate; PART OWNER; 8/15/2007; 0; 0; LLC owns real estate; 3. NAME OF ENTITY: Pontiac Super Wash; No; 54 PRAIRIE DRIVE; STERLING; IL; 61081; car wash; part owner; 10/1/1988; 0; 0; owner/operator; 4. NAME OF ENTITY: Candletree Super Wash; No; 54 PRAIRIE DRIVE; STERLING; IL; 61081; car wash; part owner; 1/1/1989; 0; 0; owner/operator; 5. NAME OF ENTITY: Abiding Word; No; 806 E LYNN BLVD; STERLING; IL; 61081; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION; BOARD MEMBER; 6/1/1975; 4; 4; REVIEW CHURCH BUSINESS ON QUARTERLY BASIS OR AS NEEDED; 6. NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 301 E MAIN ST; MORRISON; IL; 61270; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 8/18/2008; 8; 8; SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JOLTIN JOE'S, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAKING LOANS TO A NEWLY FORMED WASTE COMPANY - 50% RESPONSIBLE FOR DECISION MAKING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1988
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 301 E Main St, Morrison, IL 61270RIA
CRD#: 105644
MORRISON, IL
Current
June 9, 2021 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 301 E Main St, Morrison, IL 61270BD
CRD#: 13572
Morrison, IL
Past
June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
January 1, 2004 - February 2, 2007
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
DENVER, CO
Past
January 1, 2004 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
MORRISON, IL
Past
January 1, 2004 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
MORRISON, IL
Past
March 11, 2002 - January 1, 2004
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1703
ITASCA, IL
Past
January 8, 2001 - January 1, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 10332
HINSDALE, IL
Past
February 20, 1999 - December 31, 2004
INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP
RIA
CRD#: 106684
STERLING, IL
Past
May 22, 1991 - January 1, 2004
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past
October 17, 1990 - March 4, 1992
F & G SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16364
Past
July 19, 1989 - August 15, 1990
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
November 21, 1984 - July 24, 1989
WASHINGTON NATIONAL EQUITY COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4242
EVANSTON, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Illinois(6/9/2021)
IAR
Illinois(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Morrison, IL 61270TRUST BUT VERIFY
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