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John S. Simonson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Tucson, AZ 85718
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CRD#: 2117026
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Professional summary
John Sigmund Simonson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Tucson, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MATHER INVESTMENT LTD INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: PARTNERSHIP START DATE: 09/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TRUSTEE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SPAULDING VENTURE LTD PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: PARTNERSHIP START DATE: 04/1998 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: GENERAL PARTNER; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MATHER INVESTMENT LLP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ESTATE PLANNING START DATE: 04/1998 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: GENERAL PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 04/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SIMONSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 09/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DAY TO DAY FINANCIAL ADVISOR ACTIVITIES; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JOHN S. SIMONSON LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LLC; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER OF LLC FOR COMMISSION AND FEES; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JAY-SIX RANCH INC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, START DATE:09/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-DIRECTOR, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DECISIION MAKING ON 2 REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, IE CATTLE LEASES AND POTENTIAL LIQUIDATE OF PROPERTY;
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: 3573 E. Sunrise Drive Suite 133, Tucson, AZ 85718RIA
CRD#: 105644
Tucson, AZ
Current
April 20, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3573 E. Sunrise Drive Suite 133, Tucson, AZ 85718BD
CRD#: 13572
Tucson, AZ
Past
April 20, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
October 6, 2016 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16507
Tucson, AZ
Past
September 28, 2016 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 16507
Tucson, AZ
Past
June 1, 2009 - October 4, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
TUCSON, AZ
Past
June 1, 2009 - October 4, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
TUCSON, AZ
Past
October 23, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8209
TUCSON, AZ
Past
July 13, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
TUCSON, AZ
Past
February 20, 2001 - July 30, 2007
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
TUCSON, AZ
Past
January 11, 1991 - February 22, 2001
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alaska(4/20/2022)
RR
Arizona(4/20/2022)
IAR
Arizona(6/29/2023)
RR
California(4/20/2022)
RR
Colorado(4/20/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(11/2/2022)
RR
Florida(4/21/2022)
RR
Georgia(1/3/2025)
RR
Hawaii(4/20/2022)
RR
Idaho(11/2/2022)
RR
Illinois(4/20/2022)
RR
Iowa(4/20/2022)
RR
Kansas(4/20/2022)
RR
Maine(4/20/2022)
RR
Minnesota(4/20/2022)
RR
Nebraska(5/22/2025)
RR
Nevada(4/20/2022)
RR
New Jersey(4/20/2022)
RR
New Mexico(4/20/2022)
RR
New York(4/20/2022)
RR
North Carolina(8/22/2023)
RR
Oregon(4/20/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/28/2024)
RR
South Dakota(4/20/2022)
RR
Tennessee(4/20/2022)
RR
Texas(4/20/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont(4/20/2022)
RR
Virginia(4/20/2022)
RR
Washington(4/20/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/8/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)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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