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Gary T. Padussis
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEST CAPE MAY, NJ
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CRD#: 1485343
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Professional summary
Gary Theodore Padussis, AIF®, who also goes by Gary Padussis, St. John, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Cape May, New Jersey and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in West Cape May, New Jersey.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Gary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gary Padussis, St. John
Other business activities
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1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED,ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, START 4/2013, 2 HRS/WK- VARIES DUR TRD HRS, INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE & LONG TERM CARE. 2. CAPE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC, INVST RLTD, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL ADVICE, RETIREMENT PLANNING, START 3/2013, 60 HRS/WK - DUR TRD HRS, INVESTMENT & FINANCIAL ADVICE 3. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, NOT INVST RLTD, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START 1982, 2 HRS/WK - NOT DUR TRD HRS, FAA FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, ADVANCED GROUND INSTRUCTOR, CAPTAIN/PILOT. 4. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) COMMERCIAL PILOT, NOT INVST RLTD, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START 1982, <1 HR/WK - NOT DUR TRD HRS, AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT/ COMMERCIAL PILOT - CAPTAIN OR FIRST OFFICER 5. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINES/US COAST GUARD, NOT INVST RLTD, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START 2005, 1 WEEKEND/MON - NOT DUR TRD HRS, US MERCHANT MARINE MARINER/CAPTAIN & USCG CAPTAIN/INSTRUCTOR 6. CAPE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (TAX PREPARATION SERVICES), NOT INVST RLTD, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, PASSIVE REVENUE PRODUCED BY TAX SERVICES & PREPARATION BY AN ASSOCIATED CPA OF CAPE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, START 12/2014 - NO TIME WILL BE SPENT BY MR. PADUSSIS IN THIS ACTIVITY. 7.BLUECOAST CONSULTING SERVICES - CAPE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT; INVST RLTD: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUS: CONSULTING SERVICES; START: 1/2017; TITLE: LICENSED INDIVIDUAL; APX # OF HRS/WK: 2 HRS; APX # OF HRS DUR TRADING HRS: VARIES; DUTIES: OFFER TAX INCENTIVES, COST SEGREGATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CREDITS. 8. NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF NJ; NOT INV RLTD; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUS: NOTARY PUBLIC; START: 10/2019; TITLE: NOTARY PUBLIC; APX # OF HRS/WK & DUR TRD HRS: <1; DUTIES: NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS; 9.SEA SHELL PROPERTIES, LLC; NOT INV RLTD; ADDRESS: 609 HUGHES ST CAPE MAY, NJ 08204; NATURE OF BUS: BED AND BREAKFAST; START: 5/2021; TITLE: MEMBER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 0; DUTIES: BED AND BREAKFAST; 10. CIM PROPERTIES, LLC; NOT INV RLTD; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUS: REAL ESTATE; START: 2/2020; TITLE: MEMBER / PRESIDENT; APX # OF HRS/WK: 0; DUTIES: BUILDING THAT HOUSES CAPE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT; 11: FINRA ARBITRATOR, INVST RLTD: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REGULATORY SERVICE, START: 01/2022, TITLE: ARBITRATOR, APX # OF HRS PER WK: VARIES, DUTIES: ISSUE FINAL, BINDING DECISIONS ON SELECTED CASES; 12. CITY OF CAPE MAY; NOT INV RLTD; ADDRESS: 4 MONROE RD CAPE MAY, NJ 08204; NATURE OF BUS BOARD; START: 2/2022; TITLE: BOARD MEMBER ; APX # OF HRS/WK: 2 ; DUTIES: REV PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT, APPROVE, AMEND OR DECLINE; 13. EAST LYNNE THEATER; NOT INV RLTD; ADDRESS: PO BOX 121, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START: 10/2023; TITLE: TREASURER; APX # OF HRS/WK & DUR TRD HRS: 1; DUTIES: ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS; 14. COHO BREWING COMPANY; NOT INV RLTD; 28 INDIAN TRAIL RD, #103 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BREWERY; START: 1/2024; TITLE: OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK & DUR TRD HRS: <1; DUTIES: MEMBER ONLY; 15. IARFC, NOT INV RLTD, 146 NORTH BREIEL BLVD. MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45042, NON-PROFIT, STARTED: 08/2024, COMMITTEE MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, DUTIES: COMMITTEE FORUM MEMBER; 16. IARFC; NOT INV RLTD 145 N. BREIL BLVD, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042; BOARD; START: 7/2025; TITLE: BOARD MEMBER & DIRECTOR OF ETHICS; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; NOT DUR TRD HRS DUTIES: ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS; 17 THE ELEOS SOCIETY; NOT INV RLTD 609 HUGHES ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204; BOARD; START: 10/2025; TITLE: PRESIDENT; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; NOT DUR TRD HRS DUTIES: RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL VISION, STRATEGIC DIRECTION, AND ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS MISSION;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 11419 Cronridge Drive Ste 1, Owings Mills, MD 21117RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST CAPE MAY, NJ
Current
April 12, 2013 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #2: 11419 Cronridge Drive Ste 1, Owings Mills, MD 21117BD
CRD#: 10299
West Cape May, NJ
Past
April 12, 2013 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past
January 7, 2009 - April 22, 2013
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
January 7, 2009 - April 22, 2013
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
February 21, 2006 - January 23, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
TOWSON, MD
Past
February 21, 2006 - January 23, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
TOWSON, MD
Past
October 8, 1991 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 6555
TOWSON, MD
Past
July 7, 1988 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
April 23, 1986 - July 14, 1988
BAKER, WATTS & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 68
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
Alabama(11/20/2024)
RR
Arizona(11/28/2017)
RR
California(4/6/2018)
RR
Colorado(4/19/2022)
RR
Connecticut(9/27/2018)
RR
Delaware(4/18/2013)
RR
District of Columbia(4/12/2013)
RR
Florida(4/12/2013)
RR
Georgia(8/13/2025)
RR
Maine(1/3/2022)
RR
Maryland(4/12/2013)
IAR
Maryland(3/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(8/31/2018)
RR
Nevada(1/3/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(6/22/2016)
RR
New Jersey(4/12/2013)
IAR
New Jersey(3/21/2024)
RR
New York(6/27/2016)
RR
North Carolina(4/12/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/12/2013)
RR
South Carolina(6/28/2016)
RR
Utah(8/29/2023)
RR
Virginia(7/23/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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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