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Douglas J. Stefanini

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
ATLANTA, GA 30338
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CRD#: 1934781
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Professional summary


Douglas James Stefanini, who also goes by Douglas James Stefanine, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Douglas has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Douglas James Stefanine

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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1200 Ashwood Parkway, Ste 185, Atlanta, GA 30338Office #2: 3017 Bolling Way Ne #134, Atlanta, GA 30305
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ATLANTA, GA
Current

September 6, 2023 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 3017 Bolling Way Ne Floors 1 And 2, Atlanta, GA 30305
BD
CRD#: 10299
Atlanta, GA
Past

September 6, 2023 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
Atlanta, GA
Past

January 3, 2023 - August 11, 2023

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 1, 2011 - September 22, 2023

LONGVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 136214
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 6, 2005 - March 2, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2005 - March 2, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 23, 2004 - December 31, 2004

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5670
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 23, 1994 - December 31, 2004

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 11, 1993 - December 12, 1994

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16434
DENVER, CO
Past

January 7, 1992 - December 24, 1992

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

December 18, 1991 - January 10, 1992

ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 1991 - December 18, 1991

R.B. WEBSTER INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19273
Past

March 12, 1990 - August 9, 1991

PRINCETON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14597
Past

April 19, 1989 - August 10, 1989

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096

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
California
(1/2/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/6/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/6/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/6/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(3/21/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/6/2023)
RR
Maryland
(9/6/2023)
RR
New York
(9/6/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(12/19/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(12/19/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/6/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/14/2004
Uniform Combined State 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)


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

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Atlanta, GA 30338

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