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Gaurang B Pandya

Gaurang B. Pandya

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MARTINSVILLE, NJ 08836
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CRD#: 2103304
Gaurang B Pandya

Professional summary


Gaurang B Pandya, CFP®, who also goes by Gaurang Bhanu Pandya, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Martinsville, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Martinsville, New Jersey.

Gaurang is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Gaurang has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gaurang Bhanu Pandya

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.
*Pandya Properties LLC; North Brunswick, NJ; ins rltd; rental property/owner; 10/2013-pres; 1 hr/mo; 0 hr/mo trading *Five Points Properties LLC; North Brunswick, NJ; ins rltd; rental property/owner; 10/2013-pres; 1 hr/mo; 0 hr/mo trading *Ocean Paradise LLC; North Brunswick, NJ; ins rltd; rental property/owner; 10/2013-pres; 1 hr/mo; 0 hr/mo trading. RENTAL PROPERTIES POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2013 ADDRESS: 3000 Laurel Park Lane, Unit 101, Kissimmee FL 34741, United States DESCRIPTION: All properties are in partnership with Darshana Pandya, spouse, 50% Pandya Properties LLC NOTARY PUBLIC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Notary Public INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1996 ADDRESS: 36 Overhill Dr, North Brunswick NJ 08902, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide notary services ALLIED WEALTH PARTNERS FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/30/2020 ADDRESS: 14 Walsh Dr, #100, Parsippany NJ 07054, United States DESCRIPTION: Fixed insurance sales through outside carriers approved by Allied Wealth Partners. EL CONQUISTADOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION POSITION: Owner NATURE: Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/02/2020 ADDRESS: 51 Hiering Ave, Seaside Heights NJ 08751, United States DESCRIPTION: board of trustees of my condo's home owners association, and the treasurer. AARP VOLUNTEER POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer/Community Outreach INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/18/2018 ADDRESS: 303 George Street, Suite 505, New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States DESCRIPTION: Driver Safety instructor and Speakers Bureau volunteer CFP BOARD OF STANDARDS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer/Community Outreach INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1425 K St NW #800, Washington DC 20005, United States DESCRIPTION: Volunteer on the Hearing Panel of the Disciplinary Enforcement Committee of the CFP Board. Hear cases and help the CFP Board adjudicate as necessary. INTELLECT, MIND & TALENT MANAGEMENT INNOVATIONS LLC POSITION: Advisory Board NATURE: HR/Talent Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2021 ADDRESS: 7 WALNUT CT, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550, United States DESCRIPTION: Member of advisory board

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 792 Chimney Rock Rd St D, Martinsville, NJ 08836
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MARTINSVILLE, NJ
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 792 Chimney Rock Road Suite D, Martinsville, NJ 08836
BD
CRD#: 13572
Martinsville, NJ
Past

April 14, 2020 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Martinsville, NJ
Past

January 30, 2020 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Martinsville, NJ
Past

November 9, 1990 - October 22, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 9, 1990 - October 22, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(9/11/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/11/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/10/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/10/2023)
RR
New York
(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/9/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/30/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 105644Martinsville, NJ 08836

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