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Ronnie J. Labarbera

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ENCINO, CA 91436
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CRD#: 2138884
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Professional summary


Ronnie Joseph Labarbera, who also goes by Ron Labarbera, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Encino, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Encino, California.

Ronnie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Ronnie has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ron Labarbera

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) LRE PARTNERS POSITION: Partner NATURE: LRE is a family partnership with my parents and sister with the intention to buy sell hold real estate. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/12/2015 ADDRESS: 20311 Howard Court, Woodland Hills CA 91364, United States DESCRIPTION: I am known as a active partner. We make decisions on properties to potentially buy, sell, rent, improve and or hold. 2)VALLEY WIDE AG INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. DBA VALLEY PREMIER INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Independent Insurance Agent NATURE: Crop Insurance Sales and Service. Commercial General Liability Insurance Sales and Service. Workers Compensation Insurance Sales and Service. Personal Lines, Home and Auto Insurance Sales and Service. Health Insurance Sales and Service. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 5151 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 50, Fresno CA 93704, United States DESCRIPTION: I sell and service commercial property and liability insurance. I sell and service workers compensation insurance. I sell and service personal lines, home and auto insurance. I sell and service group health and individual health and insurance. I advise agency agents where to place difficult commercial business lines. 3) R SQUARED FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: CEO/Manager NATURE: Managing day to day business operations, compliance, bookkeeping, statements, email. Financial planning with new and existing clients. Portfolio reviews with existing clients. Prospecting for new business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 105 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 04/18/2011 ADDRESS: 6511 N. Blosser Ave, Ste. 50, Fresno CA 93711, United States DESCRIPTION: Founder and Principal of the firm. Activities involve daily operations of a State Registered Advisory Firm. Prospecting new clients. Advice and guidance for investment management clients, and financial planning.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 16055 Ventura Blvd. Suite 711, Encino, CA 91436Office #2: 21800 Oxnard Street Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Office #3: 5151 N. Palm Ave. Ste. 50, Fresno, CA 93704
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ENCINO, CA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 16055 Ventura Blvd. #711, Encino, CA 91436Office #2: 5151 N. Palm Ave. Ste. 50, Fresno, CA 93704
BD
CRD#: 13572
ENCINO, CA
Past

April 19, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
ENCINO, CA
Past

November 28, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Fresno, CA
Past

June 22, 2011 - December 31, 2023

R SQUARED FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157710
FRESNO, CA
Past

January 13, 2009 - April 25, 2011

PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106111
FRESNO, CA
Past

September 21, 2005 - January 16, 2009

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
FRESNO, CA
Past

May 3, 2005 - January 16, 2009

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
FRESNO, CA
Past

August 11, 2000 - May 19, 2005

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 24, 2000 - May 2, 2005

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

March 24, 1999 - May 10, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 25, 1994 - April 7, 1999

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

November 17, 1993 - February 16, 1994

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

May 21, 1993 - February 18, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 21, 1993 - February 18, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 22, 1992 - June 1, 1993

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 6, 1991 - September 1, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 6, 1991 - September 1, 1992

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
California
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/19/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/23/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/19/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/19/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Encino, CA 91436

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