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Julian Ortega

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN ANTONIO, TX
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CRD#: 2064426
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Professional summary


Julian Ortega, who also goes by Julian Ortega III, Julian Ortega, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Antonio, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Julian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Julian has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 72, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Julian Ortega Iii | Julian Ortega

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.
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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 30, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Current

May 30, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

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

May 30, 2024 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

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

July 24, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
El Segundo, CA
Past

December 16, 2022 - May 20, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

December 16, 2022 - May 20, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 19, 2022 - December 8, 2022

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 19, 2022 - December 8, 2022

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17465
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 10, 2020 - July 21, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
San Antontio, TX
Past

September 10, 2020 - July 21, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

October 21, 2010 - August 28, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 21, 2010 - July 10, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 21, 2010 - August 28, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 3, 2008 - September 21, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 27, 2003 - September 21, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 16, 2000 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 16, 2000 - November 14, 2002

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 4, 1997 - October 23, 2000

BANK UNITED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30288
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 1, 1996 - September 2, 1997

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 20, 1996 - November 5, 1996

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES OF TEXAS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17116
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 12, 1995 - June 11, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

October 15, 1993 - November 15, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA

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".
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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
Texas
(5/30/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/18/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644San Antonio, TX

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