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James R. Lane

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
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CRD#: 1746170
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Professional summary


James Rowland Lane, who also goes by James R Lane, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


James R Lane

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

January 21, 2014 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1553 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305Office #3: 3670 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307
RIA
CRD#: 105644
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Current

October 12, 2010 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 3670 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307Office #2: 1553 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
BD
CRD#: 15340
Jersey City, NJ
Past

October 12, 2010 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
Jersey City, NJ
Past

May 2, 2009 - October 12, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

May 2, 2009 - October 12, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

December 5, 2007 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

December 5, 2007 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

April 11, 2006 - November 5, 2007

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127236
MELVILLE, NY
Past

July 8, 2004 - November 5, 2007

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

January 27, 2004 - July 9, 2004

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 31, 2002 - February 9, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 2001 - November 30, 2001

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

November 19, 1997 - November 6, 2000

FLEET ENTERPRISES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17434
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 20, 1997 - November 12, 1997

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 15, 1994 - July 19, 1996

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 25, 1987 - July 22, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
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
Connecticut
(11/20/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/22/2010)
RR
New Jersey
(10/12/2010)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/21/2014)
RR
New York
(10/12/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(2/15/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/12/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/3/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 105644Jersey City, NJ 07305

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