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Samuel L. Chi

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
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CRD#: 2047756
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Professional summary


Samuel Leon Chi, who also goes by Samuel L Chi, Samy Chi, Samuel L Dhi, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in El Segundo, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Samuel has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Samuel L Chi | Samy Chi | Samuel L Dhi

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
RIA
CRD#: 105644
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current

October 24, 2007 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
El Segundo, CA
Current

February 9, 2024 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10299
El Segundo, CA
Past

December 3, 2007 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
OAK PARK, IL
Past

February 18, 2005 - October 23, 2007

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 18, 2005 - October 23, 2007

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 18, 2004 - February 17, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
GARDENA, CA
Past

January 9, 2004 - February 17, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

June 20, 2002 - January 6, 2004

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19899
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 27, 2001 - June 19, 2002

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 8, 1996 - June 26, 2001

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 13, 1995 - November 15, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

October 10, 1995 - February 9, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

April 7, 1995 - October 5, 1995

FIMCO SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30343
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
Past

October 15, 1992 - March 16, 1995

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

July 6, 1990 - October 16, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 6, 1990 - October 16, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
(10/24/2007)
IAR
California
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 2/9/2024
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General 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
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#: 105644El Segundo, CA 90245

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