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Gary W. Fakes
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SALEM, MO 65560
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CRD#: 1600474
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Professional summary
Gary William Fakes is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Salem, Missouri and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Salem, Missouri.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Gary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) GARY FAKES~7949 Big Bend Blvd.~Webster Groves~MO~63119~Independent Insurance Agent~Insurance Sales Agent~1/6/2009~5hrs~5hrs~INSURANCE SALES|Gary W. Fakes, CPA P.C.~'NIR'~8145B Delmar Blvd.~St LOUIS~MO~63130~Tax Preparation/Accounting~Tax Preparation/Accounting~1/6/2010~40hrs~20hrs~TAX PREPARATION ACCOUNTING 2) PAUL F NIEBUR REVOCABLE TRSUT DATED 04/04/2013 POSITION: TRUSTEE NATURE: TRUSTEE OF THE PAUL F NIEBUR REVOCABLE TRUST. I WILL ADMINISTER THE TRUST ACCORDING TO THE TRUST DOCUMENT. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL CONSIST OF GENERAL TAX RERPORTING, TAX PAYMENTS, PAYMENTS OF ESTATE EXPENSES. I WILL NOT MANAGE, OR SELL ANY SECURITIES INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 25 START DATE: 06/13/2023 ADDRESS: 9813 Tebbetts Rd, Salem MO 65560, United States DESCRIPTION: DUTIES INCLUDE, RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING ESTATE, CORPORATE, AND PERSONAL TAX RETURNS. LOCATING ALL ESTATE ASSETS, DETERMINE VALUE OF ASSETS. PAYMENTS OF ALL EXPENSES CURRENT AND FINAL, PAYMENTS OF ALL DEBTS, TAXES, INCULDING ESTATE, CORPORATE AND PERSONAL TAXES. PAYMENT OF BENEFICIARY DISTRIBUTIONS, CLOSING ESTATE. 3) CENTRAL APARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE CO POSITION: PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY NATURE: CENTRAL APARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE IS A C CORPRATION AND PART OF THE PAUL NIEBUR TRUST. I AM TRUSTEE OF THE DECEASED CLIENT. I AM NOW PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY AND SOLE BOARD OF DIRECTOR. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/24/2024 ADDRESS: 9813 Tebbetts Rd, Salem MO 65560, United States DESCRIPTION: DUTIES ARE TO OPERATE THE CORPORATION WHICH CONSITS OF ONLY INVESTMENTS. PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES, FILE CORPORATE TAX RETURNS, LIQUIDATE AND DISTRIBUTE THE PROCEDS TO THE TRUST. 4) Gary W. Fakes, CPA P.C.; Tax Preparation/Accounting; Tax Preparation/Accounting; NIR; ; 01/06/2010; St LOUIS MO 63130; TAX PREPARATION ACCOUNTING
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 9813 Tebbets Road, Salem, MO 65560RIA
CRD#: 105644
SALEM, MO
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 9813 Tebbetts Road, Salem, MO 65560BD
CRD#: 13572
Salem, MO
Past
March 25, 1999 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Salem, MO
Past
October 2, 1990 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Salem, MO
Past
October 28, 1988 - December 20, 1989
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
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
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
IAR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
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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