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Linda Popik Erickson

Linda P. Erickson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GREENSBORO, NC 27401
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CRD#: 1335035
Linda Popik Erickson

Professional summary


Linda Popik Erickson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.

Linda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Linda has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 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: 01/2020 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 HOUR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ST. FRANCIS CHURCH, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, NATURE OF BUSINESS: VOLUNTEER, START DATE: 10/1/2012, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: "TRUSTED PERSON", BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONFIDENTIALLY REVIEWS CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS, CHECKS WRITTEN, DEPOSITS MADE, BALANCES CHECKBOOK, REPORTS ACTIVITY TO PARISH BOOKKEEPER AND CHURCH AUDITOR. (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PARAGON WEALTH ADVISORS REGIONAL RECRUITING WEBSITE; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RECRUITING WEBSITE; START DATE: 11/14/2016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGIONAL DIRECTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECRUITING - MENTORING AND GROWING PARAGON REGION. (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOCIETY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FOUNDATION; START DATE: 09/01/2016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDES FUNDS TO ENCOURAGE AND RECRUIT NEXT GENERATION OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS. (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LINDA P ERICKSON, CFP DBA ERICKSON ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 01/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 1990

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 301 N Elm St #301, Greensboro, NC 27401Office #2: 3001 Academy Road Ste 110, Durham, NC 27707
RIA
CRD#: 105644
GREENSBORO, NC
Current

February 21, 1989 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3001 Academy Road Ste 110, Durham, NC 27707Office #2: 301 N Elm St #301, Greensboro, NC 27401
BD
CRD#: 13572
DURHAM, NC
Past

January 29, 2020 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 24, 2005 - January 29, 2020

ERICKSON ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 118620
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

December 23, 1987 - December 15, 1988

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

May 26, 1987 - November 5, 1987

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
Past

February 12, 1987 - April 22, 1987

BAKER THOMAS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18295
Past

March 5, 1986 - January 14, 1987

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
Past

March 21, 1985 - January 24, 1986

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249

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
(8/9/2018)
RR
Arizona
(4/6/2004)
RR
California
(1/2/2009)
RR
Colorado
(8/9/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(5/14/2012)
RR
Florida
(4/17/1997)
RR
Georgia
(4/1/2005)
RR
Illinois
(7/31/2013)
RR
Indiana
(3/19/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(7/27/2020)
RR
Maine
(12/12/2006)
RR
Maryland
(4/12/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/3/2016)
RR
Michigan
(10/28/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(5/20/1992)
RR
New York
(2/15/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(3/1/1989)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/6/2004)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/24/2014)
RR
Oregon
(11/18/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(6/15/1992)
RR
South Dakota
(7/25/2007)
RR
Virginia
(8/6/1993)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/11/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Greensboro, NC 27401

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