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John C. Emig

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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CRD#: 1921989
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Professional summary


John Chistopher Emig, who also goes by John Christopher Emig, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. John has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6, Series 62 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Christopher Emig

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 22, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 15, 2022 - June 30, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 8, 2013 - April 8, 2013

ASCENSUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 147257
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 11, 2012 - April 8, 2013

ASCENSUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 147257
DRESHER, PA
Past

June 28, 2010 - September 14, 2012

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 46337
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 20, 2010 - September 14, 2012

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111861
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 9, 2009 - May 11, 2010

TRIBECA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148283
MESA, AZ
Past

November 19, 2008 - November 9, 2009

TRIBECA FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113245
MESA, AZ
Past

January 5, 2007 - September 26, 2008

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 5, 2007 - September 26, 2008

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

February 27, 2006 - January 10, 2007

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110897
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 9, 2006 - January 10, 2007

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7874
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 21, 2003 - October 7, 2005

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 13, 2002 - November 1, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

March 29, 1999 - April 18, 2001

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40596
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 27, 1995 - October 15, 1997

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 19, 1990 - October 9, 1995

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 1989 - November 3, 1989

ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10494
WOODBURY, NY

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(6/22/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/9/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/10/1989
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 105644Scottsdale, AZ

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