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James M. Chaney

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Springfield, MO 65804
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CRD#: 1752629
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Professional summary


James Matthew Chaney, who also goes by James Chaney, Jim Chaney, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Springfield, Missouri and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Springfield, Missouri.

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 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Chaney | Jim Chaney

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.
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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1736 E Sunshine Suite 504, Springfield, MO 65804
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Springfield, MO
Current

November 1, 2017 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1736 E Sunshine Suite 504, Springfield, MO 65804
BD
CRD#: 13572
Springfield, MO
Past

November 1, 2017 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 16, 2011 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

December 22, 2010 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

October 12, 2010 - November 2, 2010

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

April 9, 2009 - August 27, 2010

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

April 9, 2009 - August 27, 2010

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

April 2, 2007 - April 13, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 2, 2007 - April 13, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

October 2, 2001 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 26, 2001 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

November 25, 1987 - March 9, 2001

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
Arkansas
(11/1/2017)
RR
Missouri
(11/1/2017)
IAR
Missouri
(6/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(11/1/2017)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/20/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Springfield, MO 65804

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