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Thomas H. Ela
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WYCKOFF, NJ 07481
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CRD#: 1300402
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Professional summary
Thomas Hutchinson Ela, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wyckoff, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(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: 11/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ELA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: 642 WYCKOFF AVENUE WYCKOFF NJ 07481 START DATE: APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 50 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDENT - DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EFG, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 10/2012 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER, ENTITY OWNS THE BUILDING WHICH DBA CONDUCTS BUSINESS (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOUSE RENTAL INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOUSE RENTAL START DATE: 12/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: 90% OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NONE (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CORNERSTONE TAX PLANNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX PREP & ACCOUNTING SERVICES; START DATE: 02/01/2017; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: THIRD-PARTY; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ROUTINE TAX PREP, BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES. (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EFG ELMER STREET, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 09/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNS PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EFG CHATHAM PROPERTIES LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1291 MAIN ST #6, CHATHAM MA 02633 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY ; START DATE: 01/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ; (8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOX RUN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 165 STRONG ISLAND ROAD CHATHAM, MA 02633 NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 09/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISE BOARD ON COMMON AREA USAGE, UPKEEP, ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES, CODE OF CONDUCT, ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 642 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481Office #2: 225 Elmer St, Westfield, NJ 07090RIA
CRD#: 105644
WYCKOFF, NJ
Current
November 16, 2015 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 642 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481Office #2: 225 Elmer St, Westfield, NJ 07090BD
CRD#: 13572
Wyckoff, NJ
Past
November 17, 2015 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
CHATHAM, MA
Past
July 22, 2002 - October 28, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
WYCKOFF, NJ
Past
January 27, 1992 - October 28, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
WYCKOFF, NJ
Past
January 4, 1990 - January 22, 1992
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
November 19, 1987 - December 5, 1989
CHRIS SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 4453
Past
September 24, 1984 - November 14, 1987
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
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
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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(8/23/2016)
RR
California(11/16/2015)
RR
Colorado(11/16/2015)
RR
Connecticut(11/16/2015)
RR
Delaware(11/16/2015)
RR
Florida(11/16/2015)
RR
Georgia(11/16/2015)
RR
Idaho(1/2/2025)
RR
Illinois(11/16/2015)
RR
Indiana(11/9/2022)
RR
Iowa(5/29/2025)
RR
Maine(1/4/2016)
RR
Maryland(11/16/2015)
RR
Massachusetts(11/16/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts(6/29/2023)
RR
Michigan(9/30/2016)
RR
Montana(10/5/2017)
RR
Nevada(1/28/2016)
RR
New Hampshire(2/22/2023)
RR
New Jersey(11/16/2015)
IAR
New Jersey(6/29/2023)
RR
New Mexico(1/2/2025)
RR
New York(11/16/2015)
RR
North Carolina(11/17/2015)
RR
Ohio(1/10/2023)
RR
Oregon(11/16/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/16/2015)
RR
Rhode Island(8/18/2021)
RR
South Carolina(11/16/2015)
RR
South Dakota(5/23/2024)
RR
Tennessee(11/16/2015)
RR
Texas(1/4/2016)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont(12/14/2016)
RR
Virginia(11/16/2015)
RR
Washington(12/5/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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