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James C. Reed

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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CRD#: 1772699
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Professional summary


James Carlos Reed, who also goes by Carlos Reed, J Carlos Reed, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Carlos Reed | J Carlos Reed

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.
(dba) REED FINANCIAL GROUP INC; Investment Related; Brentwood, TN 37027; Insurance; Owner/President/Financial Professional; Start Date 05/1987; 160 hours per month with all 160 hours per month occurring during trading hours; Offering Accident & Health, Traditional Life, Disability, Income, and Annuity insurance products. >> POA; Non-Investment Related; Other; Power of Attorney; Start Date 10/2019; No hours per month; Medical and financial power of attorney for my widowed mother. >> JAMES REED (EXECUTOR); Non-Investment Related; Brentwood, TN; Other; Executor; Start Date 10/2019; No hours per month; Executor of my deceased father's estate.

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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

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 240 Wilson Pike Circle Suite 150, Brentwood, TN 37027
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BRENTWOOD, TN
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 240 Wilson Pike Circle Suite 150, Brentwood, TN 37027
BD
CRD#: 13572
Brentwood, TN
Past

August 31, 2017 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Brentwood, TN
Past

August 29, 2017 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Brentwood, TN
Past

December 15, 2005 - December 22, 2016

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

RIA
CRD#: 106684
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

January 28, 2004 - September 13, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

October 1, 1997 - September 13, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

April 4, 1995 - October 1, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 4, 1994 - April 21, 1995

COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22710

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
Alabama
(2/20/2025)
RR
Arizona
(2/20/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(8/27/2025)
RR
California
(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Iowa
(3/27/2025)
RR
Kansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/20/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/20/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Tennessee
(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/1/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/20/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/27/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/16/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 105644Brentwood, TN 37027

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