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John David Foley

John D. Foley

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BETHANY, IL 61914
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CRD#: 1287148
John David Foley

Professional summary


John David Foley, CFP®, who also goes by John David Foley Sr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bethany, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Champaign, Illinois.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John David Foley Sr

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.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 01/2019 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CENTRAL ILLINOIS GROUP LLC DBA LIFEWISE WEALTH ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 04/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 3.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GRONEWOLD FAMILY INSURANCE TRUST INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1220 E 1800 NORTH RD, MONTICELLO, IL 61856 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUSTEE START DATE: 01/2001 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR PER YEAR APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 HOUR PER YEAR BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TRUSTEE TO FAMILY MEMBER 4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOLEY FAMILY FARM TRUST INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1220 E 1800 NORTH RD, MONTICELLO, IL 61856 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUSTEE START DATE: 06/1997 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR PER YEAR APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 HOUR PER YEAR BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FAMILY TRUST THAT HOLDS 75 ACRES OF FARMLAND 5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SANGAMON TOWNSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1264 OLD HIGHWAY 47, WHITE HEATH, IL 61884 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT START DATE: 12/2012 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE GENERAL OVERSIGHT TO TOWNSHIP BUSINESS, SUCH AS ROAD MAINTENANCE; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CIG TAX ADVISORS LLC DBA LIFEWISE TAX ADVISORS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX AND ACCOUNTING START DATE: 01/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, STAFF SUPERVISION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2000

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 59 Cardinal Drive, Bethany, IL 61914Office #2: 2911 Crossing Ct Ste 102, Champaign, IL 61822
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BETHANY, IL
Current

January 31, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2911 Crossing Ct Ste 102, Champaign, IL 61822Office #2: 59 Cardinal Drive, Bethany, IL 61914
BD
CRD#: 13572
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Past

January 31, 2019 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
DECATUR, IL
Past

November 4, 2013 - February 20, 2019

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111872
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Past

November 4, 2013 - February 20, 2019

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Past

June 6, 2006 - November 1, 2013

FIRST ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 139750
SAVOY, IL
Past

February 24, 2006 - November 21, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAVOY, IL
Past

February 24, 2006 - November 21, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAVOY, IL
Past

August 27, 2003 - August 4, 2004

APW CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43814
SAVOY, IL
Past

August 27, 2003 - April 11, 2006

FIRST ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106396
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

August 27, 2003 - March 2, 2006

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
SAVOY, IL
Past

March 18, 1999 - September 9, 2003

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Past

March 5, 1999 - September 9, 2003

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

October 24, 1984 - March 15, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
Alabama
(1/31/2019)
RR
Arizona
(1/31/2019)
RR
California
(1/31/2019)
RR
Colorado
(1/31/2019)
RR
Florida
(1/31/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/31/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(1/31/2019)
RR
Illinois
(1/31/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(6/29/2023)
RR
Indiana
(1/31/2019)
RR
Iowa
(1/31/2019)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(1/31/2019)
RR
Maine
(10/18/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/31/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(1/31/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(1/5/2023)
RR
Missouri
(1/31/2019)
RR
Nevada
(3/18/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(6/17/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(7/5/2022)
RR
Ohio
(1/31/2019)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/26/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/31/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(1/31/2019)
RR
Texas
(1/31/2019)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/31/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington
(1/31/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/31/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/21/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 105644Bethany, IL 61914

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