Dan P. Foster
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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CRD#: 1292507
Professional summary
Dan Patrick Foster, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in San Diego, California.
Dan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Dan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) DBA: AIM FINANCIAL CONSULTING GROUP INC, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES & FINANCIAL PLANNING, START APRIL 2014, 40 PLUS HOURS PER WEEK - DURING TRADING HOURS, CEO - FINANCIAL ADVISOR. 2) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START APRIL 2014, 10 HRS PER WEEK - VARIES DURING TRADING HOURS, INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE. 3) TELESIS TAX SERVICES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1011 CAMINO DEL RIO S #320, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, TAX PREPARATION, START JANUARY 2015, LESS THAN 5 HOURS PER WEEK - MAY VARY DURING TRADING HOURS, VICE PRESIDENT - HIRE CPAS FOR TAX PREPARATION. 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1425 K ST. NW SUITE 750 WASHINGTON DC 2005 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR DISABLED VETERANS START DATE: 5/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VOLUNTEER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRO BONO FINANCIAL ADVICE 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DAN FOSTER RENTALS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 5030 CAMINO DE LA SIESTA 406 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTIES; START DATE: 04/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CEO; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PURCHASE REAL ESTATE AND RENT PROPERTIES; 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE ALLEY FOOD MINISTRY, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE:02/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING FOOD TO HOMELESS AND FOOD INSECURE; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AIM FINANCIAL CONSULTING GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 07/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP CLIENTS SELL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY THEY DO NOT NEED;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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®
Start date: 1991
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1011 Camino Del Rio S Ste 530, San Diego, CA 92108RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current
April 22, 2014 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 5030 Camino De La Siesta, San Diego, CA 92108BD
CRD#: 10299
San Diego, CA
Past
April 21, 2014 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
July 8, 1997 - May 2, 2014
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
April 1, 1991 - May 2, 2014
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
November 27, 1989 - April 1, 1991
PW SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6775
Past
October 19, 1984 - November 8, 1989
ARM SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 932
MINOT, ND
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
Arizona(4/22/2014)
RR
Arkansas(4/24/2014)
RR
California(4/22/2014)
IAR
California(3/21/2024)
RR
Colorado(4/22/2014)
RR
Florida(7/13/2016)
RR
Hawaii(8/27/2021)
RR
Idaho(1/31/2025)
RR
Illinois(4/22/2014)
RR
Iowa(12/5/2024)
RR
Kentucky(9/7/2016)
RR
Montana(9/2/2020)
RR
Nevada(7/28/2014)
RR
New Hampshire(2/14/2022)
RR
New Jersey(4/22/2014)
RR
New York(10/10/2025)
RR
North Carolina(4/22/2014)
RR
Ohio(6/26/2017)
RR
Oklahoma(4/30/2014)
RR
Oregon(4/30/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/22/2014)
RR
South Carolina(9/26/2014)
RR
Tennessee(9/16/2025)
RR
Texas(4/22/2014)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(9/10/2019)
RR
Virginia(4/22/2014)
RR
Washington(5/6/2014)
RR
Wyoming(10/13/2023)
Exams
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
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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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