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Hans K. Hernandez

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CRD#: 2109614
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Hans Kraus Hernandez, who also goes by Hans Krauss Hernandez, was a registered financial professional .

Hans is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Hans had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Hans Krauss Hernandez

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.AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS INC. COMPUTER CONSULTING FRANKLIN PARK, NJ 08823 STARTED 06/01/1994 OWNER I.T. CONSULTING 0 HOURS A MONTH 2. VAUGHN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC; DBA 613 EXECUTIVE WAY PRINCETON, NJ AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, FINANCIAL ADVISOR 160 HOURS/ MONTH

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 8, 2022 - May 25, 2023

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

November 12, 2020 - May 25, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

July 2, 2012 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

May 23, 2011 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

May 23, 2011 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

November 24, 2006 - May 27, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

November 13, 2006 - May 27, 2011

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

May 1, 2006 - September 27, 2006

G-2 TRADING,LLC

BD
CRD#: 44018
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 2004 - July 27, 2004

LIGHTSPEED PROFESSIONAL TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 39293
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 2002 - January 7, 2004

FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5300
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2001 - May 7, 2002

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 27, 1997 - May 1, 2000

EDGETRADE LLC

BD
CRD#: 42071
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 1, 1997 - June 2, 1997

TAFFERER TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 1997 - March 14, 1997

CYGNET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28686
WALDWICK, NJ
Past

April 30, 1996 - January 29, 1997

LCP CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14469
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

May 11, 1995 - May 8, 1996

PATTERSON TRAVIS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16540
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

August 19, 1994 - May 25, 1995

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

August 5, 1994 - August 19, 1994

WESTFIELD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8143
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 23, 1991 - September 15, 1994

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/22/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/19/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CA
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
CETERA ADVISORS LLC | MULTI-FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | MAGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES

CRD#: 10299 / SEC#: 801-33020, 8-26892

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5299 Dtc Blvd #800 Suite 800, Greenwood Village, IL 80111
Mailing Address
400 First Street South Suite 300, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Phone number
(800) 929-3485
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,138

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISORS LLC ADV 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
ARNOLD, SUMMER SELTZERVICE PRESIDENT2954103
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
DEL VALLE, ELISA ANNE-MARIEVICE PRESIDENT4807911
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND MANAGER1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MERRILL, GARRETT JAMESVICE PRESIDENT4306692
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
VOGEL, RICHARD CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT4024999

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts81,652
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,989,347,265

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Civil Event1
Arbitration7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page

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Company Information


CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

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