Gary W. Pearson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

PALMDALE, CA 93551

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CRD#: 1714614

Professional summary

Gary Whitworth Pearson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Palmdale, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Palmdale, California.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Gary has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 41228 12th St West, Ste A, Palmdale, CA 93551

RIA

CRD#: 105644

PALMDALE, CA

Current

July 30, 2020 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 41228 12th St West, Ste A, Palmdale, CA 93551

CRD#: 10299

Palmdale, CA

Past

July 30, 2020 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

LANCASTER, CA

Past

December 1, 2015 - August 4, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

PALMDALE, CA

Past

November 30, 2015 - August 4, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

PALMDALE, CA

Past

November 23, 2011 - December 2, 2015

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17868

LANCASTER, CA

Past

November 21, 2011 - December 2, 2015

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17868

LANCASTER, CA

Past

October 23, 2009 - November 22, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

LANCASTER, CA

Past

October 23, 2009 - November 22, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

LANCASTER, CA

Past

July 12, 1999 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

LANCASTER, CA

Past

May 12, 1998 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16361

LANCASTER, CA

Past

May 30, 1992 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 12965

OAKLAND, CA

Past

September 28, 1988 - June 30, 1992

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

October 20, 1987 - October 11, 1988

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 14229

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(8/4/2020)

California
(7/30/2020)

IAR

California
(3/21/2024)

Colorado
(7/30/2020)

Idaho
(7/30/2020)

Nevada
(8/12/2020)

Oregon
(8/11/2020)

Tennessee
(11/10/2025)

Texas
(7/30/2020)

IAR

Texas
(3/21/2024)

Washington
(8/5/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/4/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/1/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/17/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Gary W. Pearson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Gary Whitworth Pearson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/4/1998

Series 63

Date: 6/1/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/17/1987

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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