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John W. Macdonald
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CONWAY, NH 03818
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CRD#: 1432428
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Professional summary
John Walter Macdonald is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Conway, New Hampshire and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Conway, New Hampshire.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
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: 1/2021;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLING LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES & LONG TERM CARE
2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AGENCY REVENUE TOOLS LLC,
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO,
ADDRESS: PO BOX 155, FRYEBURG, ME 04037,
NATURE OF BUSINESS: SOFTWARE COMPANY,
START DATE: 2001,
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20,
APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 20,
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES, SUPPORT, OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT;
3.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KING PINE SKI AREA,
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO,
ADDRESS:RT 153 EAST MADISON, NH 03849,
NATURE OF BUSINESS: SKI INSTRUCTOR,
START DATE: 1/1970,
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 12,
APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 12,
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:SKI RACE COACHING;
4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAYBRUS,
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES,
ADDRESS: PO BOX 5056 HARTFORD CT 06102,
NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SALES,
START DATE: 2013,
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3,
APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 3,
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE BROKER,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HIGH NETWORTH CLIENT LIFE INSURANCE SALES;
5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: PO BOX 502 CENTER CONWAY NH 03813
NATURE OF BUSINESS: PERFORM WEDDING CERAMONIES
START DATE: 8/2017
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PERFORM WEDDING CEREMONIES
6.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SHORT TERM/SEASONAL RENTALS
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: 8 CROOKED PINE RD MADISON NH 03849
NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE RENTAL
START DATE: 1/2018
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTAIN BUILDING, AGREE TO TERMS WITH RENTERS
7.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WRITING
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
NATURE OF BUSINESS: WRITING
START DATE: 1/2018
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WRITER
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WRITING ABOUT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KING PINE AREA ASSOCIATION ;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ;
ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS ;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ;
START DATE: 01/2020 ;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2 ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-2 ;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBERS AND ORGANIZE MEETINGS ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 53 Technology Lane Suite 115, Conway, NH 03818RIA
CRD#: 105644
CONWAY, NH
Current
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 53 Technology Lane Suite 115, Conway, NH 03818BD
CRD#: 10299
Conway, NH
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
June 14, 2004 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
CONWAY, NH
Past
January 29, 2003 - June 14, 2004
EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 107123
CONWAY, NH
Past
May 26, 1998 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
CONWAY, NH
Past
January 9, 1986 - May 15, 1998
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
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
California(10/3/2016)
RR
Connecticut(4/20/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(5/30/2025)
RR
Florida(6/2/2020)
RR
Maine(10/3/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(10/3/2016)
RR
New Hampshire(10/3/2016)
IAR
New Hampshire(3/21/2024)
RR
New York(7/2/2019)
RR
North Dakota(6/2/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/19/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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