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John David Strother

John David Strother

CFP®
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
LAFAYETTE, LA
·CRD# 2201472·34 years experience

Professional Summary

John David Strother, CFP®, who also goes by David Strother, J David Strother, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS located in Lafayette, Louisiana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and...

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David Strother, J David Strother

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 129625
RIA
2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette, LA 70508
September 30, 2026 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette, LA 70508
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Lafayette, LA
September 5, 2025 - October 9, 2026
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES·CRD# 104556
RIA
Lafayette, LA
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13686
BD
Lafayette, LA
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
WEALTH CARE GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 124464
RIA
Lafayette, LA
March 31, 2005 - December 6, 2006
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC·CRD# 111133
RIA
Lafayette, LA
October 7, 2002 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 30349
BD
Lafayette, LA
January 3, 2001 - October 25, 2019
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
New York, NY
January 17, 1992 - December 22, 2000

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Current Firm

CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2004 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 498-8898

# of Employees

78

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS ADV PART 2A SEPT 2026 (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,107

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,164,758,846

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/19/2026Cover PageReport
11/24/2025Cover PageReport
08/08/2024Cover PageReport
11/27/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) STROTHER AND ASSOCIATES, INC POS: PRESIDENT, OWNER NATURE: INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANY INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 0 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1990 ADDR: Lafayette LA 70503, United States DESC: Investment holding company for tax purposes. 2) FIXED INSURANCE SALES POS: FINANCIAL PLANNER NATURE: FIXED INDEXED ANNUITIES INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 4 SEC TRADING HRS: 1 START DATE: 02/09/2015 ADDR: Ste 300, Lafayette LA 70508, United States DESC: WORK WITH 1ST GLOBAL AND CORE GROUP USA TO HELP IN THE SELECTING OF INDEXED FIXED ANNUITIES WHEN APPROPRIATE TO SELECTED CLIENTS 3) DARNALL SIKES GARDES & FREDERICK POS: MEMBER NATURE: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/01/2007 ADDR: Lafayette LA , US DESC: OWNERSHIP IN BUILDING 4) LOUISIANA CAPITAL CERIFIED DEVELOPMENT CO POS: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTESS NATURE: NON PROFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 2 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1987 ADDR: Lafayette LA , US DESC: Board member/chairman 5) DARNALL SIKES WEALTH PARTNERS LLC (formerly DSF WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC) POS: Member and Financial Advisor NATURE: Entity used to market wealth management services INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 80 SEC TRADING HRS: 80 START DATE: 07/09/2018 ADDR: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 300, Lafayette LA 70508, US DESC: Normal duties associated with a financial advisor 6) STROTHER GROUP LLC POS: Managing Member NATURE: The purpose and object of the LLC is for estate planning purposes (see attached email) INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 0 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 03/18/2005 ADDR: 108 Ducharme Ct., Lafayette LA 70503, US DESC: This entity owes investments housed with Avantax Wealth 7) FIXED INSURANCE SALES POS: Agent NATURE: The client wanted a contractual guarantee of income that is unavailable in tradition IMS investments. The client has substantial IMS investments as well. So the Index annuity is merely a piece of his financial plan. INV RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 0 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 06/30/2020 ADDR: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 300, Lafayette LA 70508, US DESC: This OBA helped facilitate accomplishing our clients goal of having both guarantee income and market driven income. 8) A D CONSULTING POS: Owner (one of two) (50% / 50%) NATURE: This entity was created when Andre Fruge and I decided to buy a small office building. Our objective was for it to provide some retirement income at some point in the future. INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 0 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDR: 307 La Rue France, Lafayette LA 70508, US DESC: Andre Fruge and I (50% / 50%) owners just oversee that the rents are paid. It is leased out triple net so any costs associated with the building are borne by the tenants. It is a small roughly 3,000 square foot building with two tenants that are both long tenured. We have long term leases so it has been on automatic pilot for a long time. 9) FIXED LIFE INSURANCE POS: Writing Advisor NATURE: I am the co-writing agent for a fixed survivorship life insurance product for one of my clients. Mike Domingue (with our firm) and myself are working on this case. We have also been working with Jason Allen at Avantax on this and he can add more color if needed. INV RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SEC TRADING HRS: 1 START DATE: 05/29/2024 ADDR: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette LA 70508, US DESC: This is a one time request for Blake and Amber David.I consult with the client and advisor in the analysis and recommendation process for the policy solution. I will assist with application process as needed, monitor the underwriting and navigate the issue process. 10) DSF WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; POS: OWNER; NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES; INV RELATED; NUMBER OF HRS: 200; START DATE: 06/01/2006; ADDR: Ste 300 Lafayette LA 70508;

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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".
CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2004 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(9/5/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/30/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri
(9/18/2025)
RR
Montana
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/18/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/18/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/30/2026)
RR
Virginia
(9/18/2025)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1992About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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