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Christopher Randazzo
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
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CRD#: 1599601
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Professional summary
Christopher Randazzo, AIF®, who also goes by Chris Randazzo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Randazzo
Other business activities
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1) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT (FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE) BEGAN 01/1995, 2HRS/ACTIVITY 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COMMONWEALTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE:12/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL/BRANCH MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1037 Chuck Dawley Blvd Bldg E Ste 100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
CRD#: 105644
MT PLEASANT, SC
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1037 Chuck Dawley Blvd Bldg E Ste 100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464BD
CRD#: 13572
Mt Pleasant, SC
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
November 5, 2009 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
December 22, 1994 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
May 31, 1994 - November 28, 1994
WACHOVIA BROKERAGE SERVICE
BD
CRD#: 17503
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past
September 18, 1991 - May 31, 1994
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
January 1, 1987 - September 5, 1991
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(9/3/2013)
RR
California(9/3/2013)
RR
Delaware(1/26/2021)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia(9/3/2013)
RR
Illinois(9/3/2013)
RR
Louisiana(4/17/2020)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Ohio(3/26/2014)
RR
Oklahoma(9/3/2013)
RR
Oregon(1/5/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina(9/3/2013)
IAR
South Carolina(6/29/2023)
RR
Tennessee(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas(9/3/2013)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont(9/3/2013)
RR
Virginia(9/3/2013)
RR
Wisconsin(1/3/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Mt Pleasant, SC 29464TRUST BUT VERIFY
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