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Mark A. Mappa

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Deerfield, IL 60062
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CRD#: 1874503
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Professional summary


Mark Alan Mappa, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Mark has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: MAPPA WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING START DATE: 03/1989 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR, INSURANCE PRODUCER; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 03/1989 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RMM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC AND RM PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: DEERFIELD, IL NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 04/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS. COLLECT RENT; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARK MAPPA, AUTHOR OF CASH FLOW IS KING BOOK INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOOK SALES FOR MARKETING AND PROSPECTING START DATE: 04/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/AUTHOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: AUTHOR OF BOOK, CASH FLOW IS KING;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1996

Experience


Current

December 12, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 400 Skokie Blvd Suite 550, Deerfield, IL 60062
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Deerfield, IL
Current

December 10, 2024 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 400 Skokie Blvd Suite 550, Deerfield, IL 60062
BD
CRD#: 10299
Deerfield, IL
Past

January 19, 2024 - December 16, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

January 19, 2024 - December 16, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

March 24, 2016 - January 19, 2024

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

March 24, 2016 - January 19, 2024

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

December 11, 2003 - March 31, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
NORTHFIELD, IL
Past

December 11, 2003 - March 31, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
NORTHFIELD, IL
Past

March 20, 2002 - December 18, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105796
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

March 13, 2002 - December 17, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

April 24, 2000 - March 7, 2002

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 7, 2000 - May 3, 2000

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 17, 1998 - March 9, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 11, 1994 - November 20, 1997

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 21, 1989 - April 6, 1994

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN

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
(12/23/2024)
RR
Arizona
(12/17/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(1/8/2025)
RR
California
(12/11/2024)
RR
Colorado
(12/12/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/11/2024)
RR
Georgia
(12/12/2024)
RR
Illinois
(12/12/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(12/12/2024)
RR
Indiana
(12/13/2024)
RR
Iowa
(12/12/2024)
RR
Kansas
(12/16/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(1/9/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(8/8/2025)
RR
Maine
(12/13/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/10/2024)
RR
Michigan
(12/13/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(12/17/2024)
RR
Missouri
(1/31/2025)
RR
Nevada
(12/16/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/17/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(12/12/2024)
RR
New York
(12/24/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(12/17/2024)
RR
Ohio
(12/11/2024)
RR
Oregon
(12/17/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/16/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(12/13/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(12/12/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/12/2024)
RR
Texas
(12/14/2024)
RR
Utah
(12/11/2024)
RR
Vermont
(12/16/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/30/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/2/1994
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#: 105644Deerfield, IL 60062

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