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Christian P. Buzzanca

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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CRD#: 1581639
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Professional summary


Christian Philip Buzzanca, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Port Jefferson, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Port Jefferson, New York.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Christian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOCIETY OF FINANCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALSINC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS START DATE: 01/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: I PLAN THE MEETINGS AND DIRECT THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHRISTIAN BUZZANCA, CLU,CHFC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 10/1986 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PERIODIC SALE OF FIXED LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ECONOMIC PLANNING GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 11/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

February 2, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1000 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Port Jefferson, NY
Current

February 2, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1000 Main Street Suite 1, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
BD
CRD#: 13572
Port Jefferson, NY
Past

October 12, 2012 - February 7, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
PORT JEFFERSON, NY
Past

June 29, 2012 - February 7, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
PORT JEFFERSON, NY
Past

August 3, 2010 - June 19, 2012

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

December 11, 2000 - August 2, 2010

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

May 24, 1990 - December 4, 2000

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87
PITTSFIELD, MA
Past

December 9, 1986 - May 15, 1990

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
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
Arizona
(2/9/2024)
RR
Colorado
(5/19/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(2/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/5/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/5/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/7/2024)
IAR
New York
(2/2/2024)
RR
New York
(2/7/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/12/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/5/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/8/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/5/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/5/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/15/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Port Jefferson, NY 11777

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