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Thaddeus Pedzich

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
TOWSON, MD 21204
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CRD#: 2022227
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Professional summary


Thaddeus Pedzich, ChFC®, who also goes by Ted Pedzich, Teddy Pedzich, Thad Pedzich, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Towson, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Timonium, Maryland.

Thaddeus is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Thaddeus has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ted Pedzich | Teddy Pedzich | Thad Pedzich

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 ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 1740 E JOPPA RD STE 200; BALTIMORE; MD; 21234; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 9/23/2014; 80; 80; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS| (2) NAME OF ENTITY: INOVA FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES; Yes; 305 W CHESAPEAKE AVE; TOWSON; MD; 21204; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; FINANCIAL ADVISER; 10/5/2016; 160; 160; SALE OF INSURANCE,SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS.| (3) NAME OF ENTITY: UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE; No; 700 E ORDANCE RD; BALTIMORE; MD; 21226; MILITARY RESERVE; CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER; 6/1/1982; 20; 0; MARINE DECK OFFICER,DRILLS, ANNUAL TRAINING AND ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING| (4) NAME OF ENTITY: PEDZICH FINANCIAL SERVICES/PEDZICH & ASSOC; Yes; 1740 E JOPPA RD STE 200; BALTIMORE; MD; 21234; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; OWNER; 2/10/1996; 160; 160; SALE AND SERVICE OF FIXED AND SECURITIES PRODUCTS| (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2426 N EUCLID AVE UPLAND, CA 91784; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION; START DATE: 06/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW BUDGET MONTHLY, ROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE CHURCH BUSINESS DIRECTOR AND ELDER BOARD; 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GREEN-GATE TECHNOLOGY, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 920 PROVIDENCE RD, TOWSON, MD 21286; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INCORPORATION; START DATE: 4/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT/OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING, & PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 305 W Chesapeake Ave Ste 311, Towson, MD 21204
RIA
CRD#: 105644
TOWSON, MD
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 303, Timonium, MD 21093
BD
CRD#: 13572
Timonium, MD
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 30, 2016 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
TOWSON, MD
Past

September 23, 2014 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
TOWSON, MD
Past

January 4, 2006 - December 31, 2008

BLUE VASE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133447
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 26, 2005 - September 19, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 24, 2005 - September 19, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 17, 2004 - December 31, 2005

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46765
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 3, 2002 - October 24, 2005

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46765
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

August 27, 1996 - October 4, 2002

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 12, 1993 - August 27, 1996

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 1990 - July 23, 1993

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 13, 1990 - July 23, 1993

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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
California
(6/9/2021)
RR
Delaware
(6/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(6/9/2021)
RR
Maryland
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(6/29/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/9/2021)
RR
New York
(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/20/2021)
RR
Ohio
(6/9/2021)
RR
Oregon
(6/9/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/13/2006
Uniform Securities Agent 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#: 105644Towson, MD 21204

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