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Hope Witteman

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
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CRD#: 2160906
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Professional summary

Hope Witteman, who also goes by Hope Rachelle Barnes, Hope Rachelle Witteman, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in El Segundo, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Temecula, California.

Hope is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Hope has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Hope Rachelle Barnes | Hope Rachelle Witteman

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

August 25, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
RIA
CRD#: 105644
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
TEMECULA, CA
Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
TEMECULA, CA
Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
TEMECULA, CA
Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
TEMECULA, CA
Past

December 12, 2023 - August 1, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

November 10, 2023 - August 1, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 8, 2023 - August 1, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

November 13, 2020 - August 1, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 13, 2020 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

June 24, 2015 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 20, 2014 - August 1, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 10, 2013 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 28, 2013 - June 10, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Past

February 28, 2013 - June 10, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Past

July 20, 2011 - January 30, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Past

July 14, 2011 - January 30, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Past

November 2, 2006 - October 12, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 7, 2005 - May 2, 2006

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19899
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 26, 2003 - May 24, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
TEMECULA, CA
Past

February 27, 2003 - May 24, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 27, 2003 - May 24, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 4, 2000 - April 30, 2001

SCUDDER WEISEL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104088
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 1, 1998 - October 23, 2000

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

January 31, 1996 - June 1, 1998

JACK WHITE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7645

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
California
(8/25/2025)
IAR
California
(8/25/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/15/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/12/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/25/2013
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 3/9/2013
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 3/8/2013
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644El Segundo, CA 90245

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