WJ
William D. Johnston
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEBSTER CITY, IA 50595
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CRD#: 2101218
WJ
Professional summary
William Doran Johnston, who also goes by Will Johnston, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Webster City, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Webster City, Iowa.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Will Johnston
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 10/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 8 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIRST STATE BANK DBA FIRST STATE BANK INVESTMENT SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: BANK POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGER START DATE: 10/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGER OF BANK IRA PROGRAM; BANK OFFICER. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WC4PLEX LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY ; START DATE: 10/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SPLIT OWNERSHIP WITH FAMILY ; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3726 NELSON AVE, JEWELL, IA, 50130; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RELIGIOUS; START DATE: 4/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DEACON; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; NOT DURING TRADING HOURS; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:SPIRITUAL LEADER, ADVISOR TO PASTOR; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL OF GREATER HAMILTON COUNTY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 501 BANK ST, SUITE 1, WEBSTER CITY, IA, 50595 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT START DATE: 06/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 NOT DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROMOTE FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AMONG HAMILTON RESIDENTS
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 505 2nd St, Webster City, IA 50595Office #2: 605 13th St North, Humboldt, IA 50548Office #3: 714 Central Ave E, Clarion, IA 50525Office #4: 609 Broad St, Story City, IA 50248RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEBSTER CITY, IA
Current
March 27, 2003 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 505 2nd St, Webster City, IA 50595BD
CRD#: 13572
Webster City, IA
Past
August 10, 2011 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
JEWELL, IA
Past
November 12, 1990 - March 31, 2003
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
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(2/6/2014)
RR
California(5/7/2007)
RR
Illinois(1/3/2006)
RR
Iowa(3/27/2003)
IAR
Iowa(6/29/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(9/2/2014)
RR
Minnesota(3/27/2003)
RR
Montana(4/28/2021)
RR
Nebraska(9/5/2017)
RR
New York(5/8/2018)
RR
North Carolina(9/7/2022)
RR
Oregon(8/1/2024)
RR
South Dakota(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington(9/26/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Webster City, IA 50595TRUST BUT VERIFY
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