Diane Santonino

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Lantana, FL 33462

CRD#: 2160638

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Professional summary

Diane Santonino, CLU®, who also goes by Diane Piteo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lantana, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Uniondale, New York.

Diane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Diane has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Diane Piteo

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CLU^®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 106 Moorings Drive, Lantana, FL 33462Office #2: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd Suite 420, Uniondale, NY 11553

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Lantana, FL

Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd Suite 420, Uniondale, NY 11553

CRD#: 13572

UNIONDALE, NY

Past

January 20, 2021 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

UNIONDALE, NY

Past

November 20, 2018 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

UNIONDALE, NY

Past

September 5, 2008 - November 28, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

WESTBURY, NY

Past

May 12, 2008 - November 28, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

WESTBURY, NY

Past

June 26, 2000 - May 16, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

WESTBURY, NY

Past

November 7, 1997 - July 7, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 27, 1996 - November 12, 1996

FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 36398

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 8, 1992 - December 17, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

NEW YORK, NY

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
(8/10/2023)

California
(8/10/2023)

Colorado
(8/10/2023)

Connecticut
(8/10/2023)

Delaware
(7/24/2025)

Florida
(8/11/2023)

Indiana
(8/10/2023)

Massachusetts
(12/20/2023)

Michigan
(8/10/2023)

New Jersey
(8/10/2023)

New Mexico
(8/10/2023)

New York
(8/10/2023)

IAR

New York
(8/10/2023)

North Carolina
(8/10/2023)

Pennsylvania
(8/10/2023)

South Carolina
(7/16/2024)

Texas
(8/10/2023)

IAR

Texas
(8/10/2023)

Vermont
(8/10/2023)

Virginia
(8/10/2023)

Washington
(8/10/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/29/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/2/1991

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: 9/26/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/5/1992

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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

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Diane Santonino

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Diane Santonino's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/29/2008

Series 63

Date: 10/2/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/26/1996

Series 6

Date: 12/5/1992

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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