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Diane M. Muhler

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BEL AIR, MD
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CRD#: 1877141
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Professional summary


Diane Marie Muhler, who also goes by Diane Fitta, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bel Air, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Cockeysville, Maryland.

Diane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Diane has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Diane Fitta

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. MARY KAY POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/27/2018 ADDRESS: , BelAir MD , United States DESCRIPTION: Independent Contractor 2. NOTARY PUBLIC POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Notary Public INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2004 ADDRESS: , BelAir MD , United States DESCRIPTION: Independent Contractor 3. SCC FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 12/27/2018 ADDRESS: , Towson MD , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOME DEPOT, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 655 MARKETPLACE DR, BEL AIR, MD 21014, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL HARDWARE WAREHOUSE, START DATE: 04/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTRICAL SALES ASSOCIATE, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES, DOWN STOCK, AND ASSIST WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS;

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 9710 Monroe St, Cockeysville, MD 21030
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BEL AIR, MD
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 9710 Monroe St, Cockeysville, MD 21030
BD
CRD#: 13572
Cockeysville, MD
Past

December 27, 2018 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Towson, MD
Past

December 27, 2018 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Towson, MD
Past

August 18, 2016 - December 21, 2018

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 9, 2013 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 9, 2013 - December 21, 2018

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 28, 2010 - December 9, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
FOREST HILL, MD
Past

November 27, 2007 - December 9, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
FOREST HILL, MD
Past

November 8, 2005 - November 28, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
BEL AIR, MD
Past

May 1, 2003 - January 10, 2005

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 18, 1997 - May 1, 2003

ALLFIRST BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17531
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 2, 1993 - November 21, 1995

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 2, 1989 - November 18, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 2, 1989 - November 18, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 6, 1988 - July 21, 1989

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
Past

October 6, 1988 - July 21, 1989

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251

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
Maryland
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(8/10/2023)
RR
Montana
(8/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/27/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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#: 105644Bel Air, MD

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