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Alan R. Edwards

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CRD#: 1730721
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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.

Alan Richard Edwards was a registered financial professional .

Alan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Alan had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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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Experience

Past

February 19, 2024 - January 7, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

October 12, 2021 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

October 11, 2021 - January 7, 2026

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 1, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Tampa, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 1, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Tampa, FL
Past

December 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 24, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 13, 2000 - October 15, 2007

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

November 12, 1990 - November 16, 2000

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 1, 1989 - October 17, 1990

R.B. MARICH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13227
Past

January 6, 1989 - February 27, 1989

ALL-TECH DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13992
Past

August 16, 1988 - January 6, 1989

KOBER FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 17551
Past

October 21, 1987 - October 17, 1990

R.B. MARICH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13227

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: 11/21/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/2/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/25/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/17/1987
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 12/6/1994
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/27/1991
General Securities Principal Examination

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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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