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Scott A. Carter

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
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CRD#: 2082750
SC

Professional summary


Scott Allison Carter is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Blairsville, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Blairsville, Georgia.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) (dba) CARTER INSURANCE AND INVESTMENTS; Investment Related; 340 Young Harris Street, Blairsville, GA 30512; Insurance Sales; President/Co-Owner; Start Date 06/1989; 160 hours per month with all hours occurring during trading hours; Sales and service of insurance and investment products. >> 2) SCOTT CARTER ENTERPRISES, INC.; Investment Related; 340 Young Harris Street, Blairsville, GA 30512; Insurance Sales; President; Started 08/1989; 160 hours per month with all 160 hours per month during trading; I sell insurance products including life, disability, and fixed annuities. I oversee health insurance sales department. >> 3) CARTER WILLIAMS LLC dba CARTER WILLIAMS INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS; Investment Related; Blairsville, GA; Board Member; Partner; Start Date 01/2023; 80 hours per month with those hours per month occurring during trading hours; Sells and service of insurance products.

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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

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 340 Young Harris Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 340 Young Harris Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
BD
CRD#: 13572
Blairsville, GA
Past

February 3, 2003 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Blairsville, GA
Past

January 6, 1999 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Blairsville, GA
Past

January 5, 1999 - February 9, 1999

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 12, 1996 - December 31, 1998

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 10, 1993 - January 18, 1996

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 8, 1992 - December 31, 1992

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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
(2/20/2025)
RR
California
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
New York
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/10/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
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#: 105644Blairsville, GA 30512

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