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Deepak A. Kotwal
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
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CRD#: 2098275
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Professional summary
Deepak Atmaram Kotwal, CFP®, who also goes by Deepak Atmaram Deekotwal, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Deepak is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Deepak has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Deepak Atmaram Deekotwal
Other business activities
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1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE 11/1990, INSURANCE AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. MON VALLEY PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LTD , NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5530 DUNMOYLE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217, MEDIAL OFFICE, STARTED 05/1994, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OFFICE MANAGER, APX 2 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: KEEP THE BOOKS, PAY THE BILLS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INTERGEN ADVISORS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 11/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1992
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3000 Mcknight East Drive, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15237RIA
CRD#: 105644
PITTSBURGH, PA
Current
December 10, 2020 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 600 Waterfront Dr Ste 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15222BD
CRD#: 10299
Pittsburgh, PA
Past
December 10, 2020 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
January 15, 2014 - December 22, 2020
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
October 31, 2008 - December 22, 2020
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
May 14, 1997 - October 31, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 13626
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
October 19, 1990 - May 12, 1997
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
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
Arizona(10/30/2023)
RR
California(12/10/2020)
RR
Connecticut(12/10/2020)
RR
District of Columbia(8/17/2023)
RR
Florida(12/10/2020)
RR
Georgia(9/9/2024)
RR
Illinois(12/10/2020)
RR
Maine(3/31/2022)
RR
Maryland(12/10/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(12/10/2020)
RR
Michigan(3/24/2021)
RR
Nevada(12/10/2020)
RR
New Jersey(12/10/2020)
RR
New York(12/10/2020)
RR
North Carolina(12/23/2020)
RR
Ohio(12/11/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/10/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania(3/21/2024)
RR
Texas(12/10/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(12/10/2020)
RR
Washington(12/23/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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