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Laurence M. Fotsch

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
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CRD#: 2003513
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Professional summary


Laurence Mark Fotsch, who also goes by Laurence Fotsch, Lee Fotsch, Laurence M Fotsch, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fort Collins, Colorado and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Laurence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Laurence has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Laurence Fotsch | Lee Fotsch | Laurence M Fotsch

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: 09/2018, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, PROPERTY & CASUALTY; 2 NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT CENTER , INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 06/2017, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3 NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 3653 MT FLORA ST, WELLINGTON, CO, 80549, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 01/2005, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTY; 4 NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 841 MOCASSIN LANE, ROCK SPRINGS, WY, 82901 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 01/2008, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTY; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BIG RIVER ASSET MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT; START DATE: 05/2017; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PAYROLL AND BUSINESS ACCOUNTS PAID THROUGH THIS ENTITY; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MEALS ON WHEELS FORT COLLINS, CO; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1217 EAST ELIZABETH #11 FORT COLLINS, CO 80524; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITY; START DATE: 01/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DRIVER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DRIVER, DELIVERING MEALS;

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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: 760 Whalers Way, A201, Fort Collins, CO 80525
RIA
CRD#: 105644
FORT COLLINS, CO
Current

January 30, 2023 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 760 Whalers Way, A201, Fort Collins, CO 80525
BD
CRD#: 10299
FORT COLLINS, CO
Past

January 30, 2023 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
WELLINGTON, CO
Past

May 22, 2017 - January 31, 2023

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
FORT COLLINS, CO
Past

May 22, 2017 - January 31, 2023

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
FORT COLLINS, CO
Past

January 18, 2012 - May 25, 2017

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
FT. COLLINS, CO
Past

October 24, 2011 - May 25, 2017

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
FT. COLLINS, CO

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
Alabama
(1/30/2023)
RR
California
(1/30/2023)
RR
Colorado
(1/30/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(3/21/2024)
RR
Kansas
(2/22/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/30/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(1/30/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(2/22/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(10/27/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/31/2023)
RR
Ohio
(3/1/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/1/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(1/30/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/30/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah
(1/30/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(1/30/2023)
IAR
Wyoming
(3/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/17/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 105644Fort Collins, CO 80525

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