JL
James A. Levine
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MELVILLE, NY 11747
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CRD#: 1480806
JL
Professional summary
James Andrew Levine is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Melville, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Melville, New York.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RETIREMENT EVALUATION SOLUTIONS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 01/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH CETERA ; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMBASSADOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 31224 N 57TH PL, CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 2/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WORKING WITH ADVISOR PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMBASSADOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CORP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 31224 N 57TH PL, CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331, NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD, START DATE: 12/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS PLANNING FOR THE FIRM;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1895 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 6, Melville, NY 11747Office #2: 194 Carriage Lane, Plainview, NY 11803Office #3: 200 Broadhollow Rd Ste 207, Melville, NY 11747RIA
CRD#: 105644
MELVILLE, NY
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 200 Broadhollow Rd Ste 207, Melville, NY 11747Office #2: 535 Broad Hollow Rd Ste A3a, Melville, NY 11747BD
CRD#: 13572
MELVILLE, NY
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past
May 16, 2003 - September 3, 2013
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 833
PLAINVIEW, NY
Past
September 5, 2000 - September 3, 2013
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
PLAINVIEW, NY
Past
August 8, 1991 - September 21, 2000
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
January 9, 1987 - August 12, 1991
GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4882
Past
May 21, 1986 - November 20, 1986
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
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(9/9/2020)
RR
California(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado(10/15/2025)
RR
Connecticut(2/7/2023)
RR
Delaware(2/11/2021)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia(7/30/2025)
RR
Maryland(1/6/2022)
RR
Nevada(7/15/2021)
RR
New Jersey(9/3/2013)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
IAR
New York(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio(8/22/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(4/26/2022)
RR
South Carolina(4/11/2022)
RR
Texas(8/31/2020)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia(4/3/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(10/16/2017)
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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