Robert W. Drier

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

San Jose, CA

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CRD#: 1968623

Professional summary

Robert William Drier is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Jose, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in San Jose, California.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Robert has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROBERT DRIER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 1161 CHERRYVIEW LN SAN JOSE, CA 95111; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 2005; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTAL HOME; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 7/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NO PRODUCTS, RECEIVES COMMISSION TRAILS FROM YEARS AGO;

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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 #2: 900 E Hamilton Ave Ste 100, Campbell, CA 95008

RIA

CRD#: 105644

San Jose, CA

Current

July 12, 2013 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #2: 900 E Hamilton Ave Ste 100, Campbell, CA 95008

CRD#: 10299

San Jose, CA

Past

July 16, 2013 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

November 19, 2010 - June 28, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13609

CAMPBELL, CA

Past

November 18, 2010 - June 28, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609

CAMPBELL, CA

Past

June 8, 2004 - October 26, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

March 19, 2002 - December 31, 2003

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

February 26, 2002 - October 26, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

February 25, 1998 - March 7, 2002

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

September 24, 1991 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

CRD#: 5081

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 20, 1989 - October 2, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 20, 1989 - October 2, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(7/12/2013)

California
(7/16/2013)

IAR

California
(3/21/2024)

Colorado
(1/12/2017)

Florida
(1/16/2025)

Georgia
(7/17/2017)

Idaho
(1/4/2017)

Louisiana
(12/4/2019)

Ohio
(6/27/2016)

Oregon
(7/12/2013)

Texas
(7/12/2013)

IAR

Texas
(3/21/2024)

Washington
(7/16/2013)

Wisconsin
(6/28/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/27/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/19/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/6/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/19/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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 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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Robert W. Drier

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert William Drier's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/27/2001

Series 63

Date: 9/19/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/6/2001

Series 6

Date: 9/19/1989

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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