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Jay A. Gilston
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MANALAPAN, NJ 07726
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CRD#: 1802595
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Professional summary
Jay Alan Gilston is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey.
Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Jay has worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 06/2013; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE, AND GROUP PRODUCTS. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION & PINNACLE FCU dba LEGACY WEALTH ADVISORS/LEGACY WEALTH PLANNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CREDIT UNION; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; START DATE: 06/2013; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 HOURS; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFER FINANCIAL & INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO CREDIT UNION MEMBERS. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA LEGACY WEALTH ADVISORS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 06/2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 HOURS; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT; START DATE: 1/2022; 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 WELCOME FUNDS, INC.; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASS MUTUAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 1295 STATE STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01111, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE:01/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL/INSURANCE PLANNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FIXED INSURANCE SALES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 29 Plaza 9, Manalapan, NJ 07726Office #2: 50 Parsippany Road Suite 301, Parsippany, NJ 07054RIA
CRD#: 105644
MANALAPAN, NJ
Current
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 800 Tennent Rd 2nd Fl Ste 2, Manalapan, NJ 07726Office #2: 129 Littleton Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054BD
CRD#: 10299
Manalapan, NJ
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
EDISON, NJ
Past
April 8, 2015 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past
April 7, 2015 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past
March 11, 2008 - April 14, 2015
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past
February 29, 2008 - April 14, 2015
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past
June 9, 2005 - February 26, 2008
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
RED BANK, NJ
Past
June 8, 2005 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 8, 2005 - February 26, 2008
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
RED BANK, NJ
Past
October 26, 2004 - June 9, 2005
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
MANCHESTER, NJ
Past
January 8, 2004 - June 9, 2005
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past
October 16, 2003 - December 9, 2003
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past
May 1, 2002 - October 9, 2003
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past
December 5, 2001 - May 1, 2002
DIME SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, NY
Past
December 3, 2001 - December 14, 2001
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 25, 1999 - August 7, 2000
THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14569
ISELIN, NJ
Past
October 21, 1998 - July 29, 1999
SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7246
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past
December 3, 1997 - October 21, 1998
FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 8, 1996 - October 2, 1997
ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC
BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
April 11, 1995 - July 25, 1996
KENSINGTON WELLS INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 30570
Past
May 16, 1994 - April 6, 1995
DUKE & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 8035
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 2, 1993 - April 29, 1994
JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 24, 1993 - November 23, 1993
HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 23, 1992 - June 21, 1993
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
April 6, 1992 - December 10, 1992
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 26, 1991 - November 11, 1991
INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7996
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ
Past
July 13, 1989 - March 1, 1991
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(2/1/2023)
RR
California(10/3/2016)
RR
Connecticut(10/3/2016)
RR
Delaware(1/14/2025)
RR
Florida(10/4/2016)
RR
Iowa(10/11/2022)
RR
Maryland(10/3/2016)
RR
Michigan(1/8/2019)
RR
Minnesota(6/9/2021)
RR
Nevada(8/7/2023)
RR
New Jersey(10/3/2016)
IAR
New Jersey(3/21/2024)
RR
New York(10/3/2016)
RR
North Carolina(9/20/2023)
RR
Ohio(10/10/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/3/2016)
RR
South Carolina(7/17/2023)
RR
Texas(10/15/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(10/25/2023)
RR
Virginia(10/3/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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