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Mitchell E. Berman

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CRD#: 1447003
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mitchell E Berman, who also goes by Mitch Berman, Mitchell Eric Berman, Mitchell Berman, was a registered financial professional .

Mitchell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Mitchell had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 2, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mitch Berman | Mitchell Eric Berman | Mitchell Berman

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.) BOARDMEMBER FOR DEEPWOOD INDUSTRIES; WORK SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED; CHAIR OF LONG-TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE; DISCUSS OPERATIONS, CONSUMERS, CUSTOMERS IN REGARDS TO FINANCE, MARKETING, AND LONG TERM PLANNING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 23, 2023 - February 11, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

August 22, 2023 - February 11, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

May 6, 2022 - July 27, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MENTOR, OH
Past

May 5, 2022 - July 27, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MENTOR, OH
Past

March 4, 2015 - May 2, 2022

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
PEPPER PIKE, OH
Past

March 4, 2015 - May 2, 2022

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
PEPPER PIKE, OH
Past

January 11, 2012 - March 5, 2015

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 13, 2011 - February 20, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 26, 2010 - August 29, 2011

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
MENTOR, OH
Past

November 3, 2009 - August 25, 2010

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 2007 - November 20, 2007

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

August 29, 2006 - January 12, 2007

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 28, 2006 - January 12, 2007

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 12, 2005 - August 14, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 23, 2004 - August 14, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 23, 1998 - July 26, 2004

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

December 23, 1994 - January 16, 1996

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 22, 1986 - February 17, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 3/29/1996
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 105644

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