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Mark I. Bass

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
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CRD#: 14422
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Professional summary


Mark Ivan Bass, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lubbock, Texas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Lubbock, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Mark has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1, 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.FIXED INSURANCE, LIFE/HEALTH/DISABILITY ANNUITIES/LONG-TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PENNINGTON, BASS & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING START DATE: 1/2011 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CFP & AIF BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES| 3. LUBBOCK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START JANUARY 2013, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, BOARD MEMBER, 1HR/WK. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CA'SANTUCCIO LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 701 DRY BRIDGE ROAD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: VACATION HOME ; START DATE: 01/1998 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER / MANAGER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COORDINATE SCHEDULES OF OTHER OWNERS AND ARRANGE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 6102 82ND STREET SUITE 8B LUBBOCK, TX 79424; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 01/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SET MEETING AND AGENDAS, REVIEW FINANCIALS AND INVESTMENTS TO SUBMIT TO BOARD FOR VOTE AND DECISION;

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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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 1975

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 12513 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79424
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LUBBOCK, TX
Current

January 1, 2004 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 7818 Orlando Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423
BD
CRD#: 10299
Lubbock, TX
Past

January 1, 2004 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

May 31, 1996 - February 27, 2003

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105215
LUBBOCK, TX
Past

April 14, 1992 - January 1, 2004

IFG ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 105316
LUBBOCK, TX
Past

April 10, 1992 - January 2, 2004

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 17, 1989 - June 10, 1992

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679
Past

August 11, 1983 - March 17, 1989

PENNINGTON/BASS EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13765
Past

October 8, 1981 - August 16, 1983

FINANCIAL SYNERGIES EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7550
Past

March 24, 1975 - October 13, 1981

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

September 7, 1973 - April 15, 1974

FUNDAMENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 337
Past

September 7, 1973 - April 10, 1975

FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 292

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
Arizona
(6/22/2017)
RR
Arkansas
(1/12/2005)
RR
California
(1/1/2004)
RR
Colorado
(1/1/2004)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/1/2004)
RR
Florida
(1/1/2004)
RR
Georgia
(1/1/2004)
RR
Idaho
(10/18/2011)
RR
Illinois
(1/1/2004)
RR
Kansas
(3/19/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(3/30/2006)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/1/2004)
RR
Mississippi
(2/24/2016)
RR
Missouri
(3/14/2014)
RR
Nevada
(6/18/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(1/1/2004)
RR
New York
(1/1/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(1/8/2007)
RR
Ohio
(1/1/2004)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/1/2004)
RR
Oregon
(5/18/2018)
RR
Texas
(1/1/2004)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/1/2004)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/2/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/27/1990
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/4/1973
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 105644Lubbock, TX 79424

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