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Patricia L. Ela
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WYCKOFF, NJ 07481
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CRD#: 2007531
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Professional summary
Patricia Lynn Ela is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wyckoff, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Patricia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Patricia has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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: ELA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: CETERA OSJ OFFICE, FINANCIAL PLANNING PRACTICE START DATE: 1992 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OPERATIONS & OFFICE MANAGER (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOX PROPERTY OWNERS INC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ; START DATE: 09/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD PRESIDENT ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISE ON ITEMS OF COMMON AREA USAGE AND UPKEEP, ASSOC. GUIDELINES AND CODES OF CONDUCT, RUNS ANNUAL HOA MEETING, WELCOMES NEW HOME OWNERS ;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 642 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481RIA
CRD#: 105644
WYCKOFF, NJ
Current
January 1, 1992 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 642 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481BD
CRD#: 13572
Wyckoff, NJ
Past
November 24, 2009 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
CHATHAM, MA
Past
November 30, 1989 - January 1, 1992
CHRIS SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 4453
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
New Jersey(2/13/1992)
IAR
New Jersey(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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