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Paul D. Drach

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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CRD#: 1761779
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Professional summary


Paul Donald Drach, CFP®, who also goes by Paul Drach, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
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Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul Drach

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.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADVISORNET FINANCIAL INC, DBA ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS - CRD #113074, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING, ASSET MANAGEMENT; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REPRESENTATIVE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED LIFE, HEALTH, AND DISABILITY; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DRACH FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 701 4TH AVE S STE 1500 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, START DATE: 02/07, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 280, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ORIA ADVISORNET WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 08/2012; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING, ASSET MANAGEMENT; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUST ; START DATE: 01/1990 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TRUSTEE FOR FAMILY TRUST; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PLANNED BENEFITS, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 701 4TH AVE S STE 1500 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; START DATE: 2019; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR BOOKKEEPING AND EXPENSES; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT; START DATE: 02/2025; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE SETTLEMENTS THROUGH CETERA APPROVED VENDORS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

January 29, 2014 - Present

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS

Office #1: 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 55343
RIA
CRD#: 113074
Minnetonka, MN
Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 110 Cheshire Lane Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MINNETONKA, MN
Current

January 5, 2004 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 12800 Whitewater Drive Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 55343
BD
CRD#: 13572
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

January 8, 2014 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 16, 1996 - August 15, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
Past

May 28, 1996 - August 15, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 1990 - January 14, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1989 - April 20, 1990

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 27, 1988 - June 18, 1989

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518

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
Colorado
(1/4/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(1/5/2004)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/29/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/5/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/19/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Minnetonka, MN 55343

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