Charles B. Lanier
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
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CRD#: 1346764
Professional summary
Charles Bedingfield Lanier JR., CFP®, who also goes by Charles Bedingfield Lanier Jr, Chuck Lanier, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Augusta, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Augusta, Georgia.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Charles has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Charles Bedingfield Lanier Jr | Chuck Lanier
Other business activities
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1) TORCH CLUB POSITION: Member NATURE: The Torch Club is a national organization and I have been proposed for membership in the local chapter. The Torch Club meets 10 times annually for dinner and interesting speakers. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2019 ADDRESS: 3638 Walton Way Ext. Suite 300, Augusta GA 30909, United States DESCRIPTION: Show up, eat, and listen 3) FULLER, FROST, LANIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: PRESIDENT NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 02/18/2008 ADDRESS: 3638 Walton Way Ext, Suite 300, Augusta GA 30909, United States DESCRIPTION: I run the office 4) AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB POSITION: Member NATURE: Golf and social membership INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 04/01/2019 ADDRESS: 655 Milledge Road, Augusta GA 30904, United States DESCRIPTION: I will play golf and use the dining facilities 5) LANIER-MCCORMACK WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Owner NATURE: We wish to re-brand our entity name from Fuller, Frost, Lanier Wealth Management to Lanier-McCormack Wealth Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 175 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 07/01/2022 ADDRESS: 3638 Walton Way Ext., Suite 300, Augusta GA 30909, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties will continue as before: I will own the firm and serve as the senior financial representative. My duties include managing three employees in the firm and an additional two FRs, financial planning for clients, investment sales, insurance sales, monitoring of accounts, reviews of accounts. 6) AUGUSTA SYMPHONY LEAGUE POSITION: President NATURE: The Augusta Symphony League is a support group for the Augusta Symphony. Our membership dues go to support the operation of the symphony. We meet four times annually for social events, and we have speakers who educate us about symphony matters. I understand that I am not to participate in fund raising. That will be easy since the League does not do fund raising. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/01/2025 ADDRESS: 209-7th St, Floor 2, Augusta GA 30901, United States DESCRIPTION: Serve as chairman of the board Preside over board meetings Preside at 4 meetings of the League throughout the symphony season Plan programs for the League meetings 7) AUGUSTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION: Board member NATURE: The symphony has a board of directors which provides oversight of symphony activities. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/01/2025 ADDRESS: 209-7th St, Floor 2, Augusta GA 30901, United States DESCRIPTION: Participate in the hiring of the symphony director as needed. Help with budgeting for the financial needs of the symphony. Encourage concert attendance in the community.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1986
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3638 Walton Way Ext. Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909RIA
CRD#: 105644
AUGUSTA, GA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3638 Walton Way Ext. Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909BD
CRD#: 13572
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
March 3, 2008 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
February 19, 2008 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
November 29, 2005 - February 21, 2008
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
November 18, 2005 - February 21, 2008
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
December 7, 2004 - November 18, 2005
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
November 30, 2004 - November 18, 2005
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
May 13, 2003 - November 23, 2005
PEACHTREE PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 112787
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
January 21, 2003 - December 8, 2004
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 46173
AUGUSTA, GA
Past
May 3, 1999 - December 8, 2004
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 10, 1992 - May 3, 1999
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 17, 1987 - July 20, 1992
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 19, 1985 - February 27, 1987
MHA FINANCIAL CORP
BD
CRD#: 7462
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
Alabama(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/24/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
IAR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
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