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Richard W. Duff

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CRD#: 1652896
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard W Duff, who also goes by Richard William Duff, Rick Duff, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard William Duff | Rick Duff

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 14, 2020 - January 13, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
MARIETTA, GA
Past

May 13, 2020 - January 13, 2021

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
ARTESIA, CA
Past

September 1, 2016 - August 24, 2018

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
AUSTELL, GA
Past

June 21, 2016 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ACWORTH, GA
Past

June 13, 2016 - August 24, 2018

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ACWORTH, GA
Past

July 26, 2011 - June 14, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

July 25, 2011 - June 14, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

April 15, 2010 - February 7, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

March 8, 2010 - February 7, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

December 16, 2009 - January 5, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 3, 1997 - December 3, 1997

DUNWOODY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31183
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 6, 1995 - February 3, 1997

FIRST SOUTHEASTERN SECURITIES GROUP, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 14538
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 22, 1994 - May 25, 1995

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

March 16, 1990 - July 18, 1994

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

May 27, 1987 - March 27, 1990

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
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".
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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/13/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/3/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 105644

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