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John D. Blumberg

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Armonk, NY 10504
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CRD#: 1332476
JB

Professional summary


John David Blumberg is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Armonk, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Armonk, New York.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 12 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: 05/1984; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROCK HILL FARM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PAWLING, NY 12564; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOBBY FARM/CHARITABLE INTEREST; START DATE: 05/2005; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FARM OWNERSHIP; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUE NORTH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR INSURANCE BUSINESS; START DATE: 05/1984; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECRUITING & TRAINING INSURANCE PRODUCERS, AND SELLING INSURANCE SOLUTIONS TO CLIENTS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUE NORTH SOLUTIONS INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PASS THROUGH ENTITY FROM TRUE NORTH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS; START DATE: 05/1984; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT/OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASS THROUGH ENTITY THAT HOLDS TRUE NORTH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MEADOWVIEW PAWLING, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PAWLING, NY 12564; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 03/2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NONE, REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MOUNTAINVIEW PAWLING; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PAWLING, NY 12564; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 03/2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NONE, REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TILLY FOSTER FARM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: BREWSTER, NY 10509; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS OF DRAFT HORSES; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EMPLOYEE / HORSE TRAINER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HORSE TRAINER; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROCK HILL FARM LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PAWLING, NY 12564; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE; START DATE: 06/1999; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/OPERATOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGING DRAFT HORSE EVENTS FOR MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN/ADULTS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 23, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 80 Business Park Dr Suite 207, Armonk, NY 10504
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Armonk, NY
Current

July 23, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 80 Business Park Drive Suite 207, Armonk, NY 10504
BD
CRD#: 13572
Armonk, NY
Past

June 22, 2021 - August 23, 2023

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

July 24, 2012 - August 23, 2023

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

May 1, 2009 - March 16, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

April 23, 1985 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 23, 1985 - April 20, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
WHITE PLAINS, NY

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
Connecticut
(7/29/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(7/28/2025)
IAR
New York
(7/23/2025)
RR
New York
(7/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 4/12/1995
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
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#: 105644Armonk, NY 10504

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