Craig J. Attanasio

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

ORANGE, CA 92867

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CRD#: 2136256

Professional summary

Craig Joseph Attanasio, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Orange, California and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Orange, California.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Craig has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) SOUND FINANCIAL SERVICES; INV REL; ORANGE, CA; TAX PREPARATION/BOKKEEPING PRACTICE; OWNER; START DATE 12/1/2011; JAN-APR 250 HRS/MTHM MAY - DECEMEBER 170 HRS/MTH 120 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 2) CRAIG ATTANASIO; ORANGE, CA; NOT INV REL; COLLECT LIFE AND LTC INSURANCE RENEWALS FROM TRANSAMERICA AND GENWORTH: 3) AMERIESTATE LEGAL PLAN, INC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION; ESTATE PLANNING AND ASSET PROTECTION PLANNING; START 5/2015; 3 HOURS/WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; INDEPENDENT AGENT FOR LEGAL PLAN PROVIDER THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE PREPARATION OF WILLS AND TRUSTS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1998

Experience

Current

December 2, 2011 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1224 E Katella Ave Suite 102, Orange, CA 92867

RIA

CRD#: 105644

ORANGE, CA

Current

December 1, 2011 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 1224 E Katella Ave Suite 102, Orange, CA 92867

CRD#: 10358

ORANGE, CA

Past

November 15, 2006 - December 5, 2011

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 111133

ORANGE, CA

Past

November 15, 2006 - December 5, 2011

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30349

ORANGE, CA

Past

August 17, 2000 - November 20, 2006

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA

CRD#: 110778

ORANGE, CA

Past

February 9, 1998 - November 20, 2006

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

ORANGE, CA

Past

May 9, 1994 - February 3, 1998

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

June 12, 1991 - May 9, 1994

TRIPLE CHECK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13344

BURBANK, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(12/1/2011)

California
(12/1/2011)

IAR

California
(12/2/2011)

Florida
(4/27/2018)

Georgia
(1/16/2025)

Maryland
(2/6/2012)

Massachusetts
(4/14/2021)

Montana
(12/1/2011)

Nevada
(12/1/2011)

North Dakota
(12/1/2011)

Oklahoma
(10/9/2019)

Oregon
(12/1/2011)

Texas
(3/25/2022)

IAR

Texas
(2/24/2023)

Utah
(1/16/2025)

Virginia
(1/27/2021)

Washington
(6/5/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/6/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/19/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/11/1991

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/28/2000

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Craig J. Attanasio

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Craig Joseph Attanasio's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

TRIPLE CHECK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/6/1998

Series 63

Date: 8/19/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/11/1991

Series 24

Date: 1/28/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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