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Frank L. Welch

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIVERVIEW, FL 33578
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CRD#: 1617257
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Professional summary


Frank Leon Welch is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Riverview, Florida and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Riverview, Florida.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Frank has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 10, 2018 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 6019 Winthrop Commerce Ave, Riverview, FL 33578
RIA
CRD#: 105644
RIVERVIEW, FL
Current

March 30, 2018 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 6019 Winthrop Commerce Ave, Riverview, FL 33578
BD
CRD#: 15340
Riverview, FL
Past

August 19, 2016 - April 6, 2018

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
RIVERVIEW, FL
Past

October 18, 2004 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 14, 2004 - April 6, 2018

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 4, 1998 - April 24, 2000

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 7, 1998 - October 4, 2004

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 17922
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 2, 1998 - October 4, 2004

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 8, 1997 - September 29, 1997

ARGUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7400
HALLANDALE, FL
Past

September 14, 1994 - July 30, 1997

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 21, 1994 - August 23, 1994

GLENFED BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13648
GLENDALE, CA
Past

June 12, 1989 - July 5, 1989

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 9, 1989 - June 15, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1988 - June 16, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323

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
(6/9/2020)
RR
Arizona
(4/27/2018)
RR
California
(10/27/2021)
RR
Colorado
(4/11/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/24/2018)
RR
Delaware
(11/3/2023)
IAR
Florida
(4/10/2018)
RR
Florida
(4/23/2018)
RR
Georgia
(4/30/2018)
RR
Illinois
(8/7/2018)
RR
Indiana
(5/3/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/12/2023)
RR
Michigan
(7/27/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(10/29/2021)
RR
Missouri
(4/19/2021)
RR
Montana
(1/5/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/13/2023)
RR
New York
(4/24/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(5/1/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/2/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(4/7/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(7/9/2018)
RR
Texas
(12/10/2019)
IAR
Texas
(4/22/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/2/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/17/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/20/1988
National Commodity Futures Examination
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#: 105644Riverview, FL 33578

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