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Sandra J. Grinspan
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MELVILLE, NY 11747
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CRD#: 1941931
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Professional summary
Sandra Jean Grinspan, CFP®, who also goes by Sandra Jean Beckerman, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Melville, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Melville, New York.
Sandra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Sandra has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sandra Jean Beckerman
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: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE
START DATE: 02/2019
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, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE
2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: S.J. GRINSPAN & CO., INC.
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SALES
START DATE: 2001
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3-5
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3-5
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER / INSURANCE SALES
3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NORTH RIDGE WEALTH PLANNING LLC
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES
START DATE: 02/2019
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISOR
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20-30
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20-30
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISOR / OFFER FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 1997
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1895 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 6, Melville, NY 11747RIA
CRD#: 105644
MELVILLE, NY
Current
January 22, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1895 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 6, Melville, NY 11747BD
CRD#: 13572
Melville, NY
Past
March 31, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
February 11, 1998 - February 4, 2019
NORTH RIDGE SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 27098
MELVILLE, NY
Past
January 7, 1997 - February 14, 1998
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
March 25, 1994 - January 13, 1997
NORTH RIDGE SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 27098
MELVILLE, NY
Past
August 15, 1989 - June 23, 1992
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, 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.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(2/20/2019)
RR
California(4/8/2021)
RR
Colorado(2/20/2019)
RR
Connecticut(2/20/2019)
RR
Delaware(2/20/2019)
RR
Florida(2/20/2019)
RR
Maryland(2/20/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(2/20/2019)
RR
Michigan(7/1/2021)
RR
Missouri(9/9/2024)
RR
Montana(2/3/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(2/20/2019)
RR
New Jersey(2/20/2019)
RR
New Mexico(8/1/2019)
RR
New York(1/22/2019)
IAR
New York(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina(11/4/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/20/2019)
RR
South Carolina(2/20/2019)
RR
Tennessee(5/13/2021)
RR
Utah(8/2/2022)
RR
Vermont(9/12/2024)
RR
Virginia(2/20/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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