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Paul Richard Justin

Paul R. Justin

SOVRAN ADVISORS
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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CRD#: 1488112
Paul Richard Justin

Professional summary


Paul Richard Justin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Paul has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1992

Experience


Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
CRD#: 329415
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio North Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
CRD#: 105644
San Diego, CA
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio North Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 30, 2012 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 30, 2012 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 11, 2001 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 22, 2001 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 22, 2001 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 26, 1995 - September 17, 2001

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

December 3, 1990 - April 26, 1995

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

July 23, 1986 - November 26, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 23, 1986 - November 26, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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.

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
(2/22/2024)
RR
Alaska
(2/22/2024)
RR
Arizona
(2/22/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(2/22/2024)
RR
California
(2/22/2024)
IAR
California
(2/22/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/22/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(2/22/2024)
RR
Delaware
(2/22/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/22/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(2/22/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/22/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/22/2024)
RR
Indiana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Iowa
(2/22/2024)
RR
Kansas
(2/22/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(2/22/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maine
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/22/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/22/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/22/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(2/22/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(2/22/2024)
RR
Missouri
(2/22/2024)
RR
Montana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(2/22/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(2/22/2024)
RR
New York
(2/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(2/22/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oregon
(2/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/22/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(2/22/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/22/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(2/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/22/2024)
RR
Utah
(2/22/2024)
RR
Vermont
(2/22/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands
(2/22/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/22/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/22/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(2/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/2/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644San Diego, CA 92108

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