Paul J. Wechsler

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

MEDIA, PA 19063

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CRD#: 1403598

Professional summary

Paul Joseph Wechsler III, who also goes by Paul Joseph Wechsler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Media, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Media, Pennsylvania.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Paul Joseph Wechsler

Other business activities

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1. DSFG FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: , Newark DE , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 2. WEXCO FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Business Owner INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 06/01/1991 ADDRESS: , Media PA , United States DESCRIPTION: Independent Contractor 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DIAMOND STATE FINANCIAL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, SECURITIES, AND ADVISORY SERVICES, START DATE: 8/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 124 E State Street, Media, PA 19063

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MEDIA, PA

Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 124 E State Street, Media, PA 19063

CRD#: 13572

MEDIA, PA

Past

February 29, 2012 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

MEDIA, PA

Past

May 23, 2006 - December 31, 2008

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

MEDIA, PA

Past

June 6, 1995 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

MEDIA, PA

Past

May 29, 1991 - October 19, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4184

Past

May 29, 1991 - June 1, 1995

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

HARTFORD, CT

Past

January 13, 1986 - April 10, 1991

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

November 26, 1985 - April 10, 1991

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Delaware
(8/10/2023)

Florida
(8/11/2023)

New Jersey
(8/10/2023)

Pennsylvania
(8/10/2023)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(8/10/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/25/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 12/21/2000

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/25/1985

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/2/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 4/28/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Paul J. Wechsler

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul Joseph Wechsler III's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 11/25/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 62

Date: 12/21/2000

Series 6

Date: 11/25/1985

Series 24

Date: 4/2/2001

Series 26

Date: 4/28/1995

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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