Patrick J. Groarke

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Blue Bell, PA 19422

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CRD#: 2213512

Professional summary

Patrick Joseph Groarke, who also goes by Joseph Groarke, P. Joseph Groarke, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Patrick has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joseph Groarke | P. Joseph Groarke

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 18, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1166 Dekalb Pike Suite 112, Blue Bell, PA 19422

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Blue Bell, PA

Current

August 17, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1166 Dekalb Pike Suite 112, Blue Bell, PA 19422

CRD#: 13572

Blue Bell, PA

Past

September 28, 2016 - August 23, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Past

June 20, 2013 - August 23, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Past

May 31, 2007 - July 1, 2013

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 31194

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Past

October 1, 1999 - June 5, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Past

September 13, 1999 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

CRD#: 6124

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

February 1, 1995 - September 17, 1999

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

August 19, 1994 - February 21, 1995

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 15609

ROCHESTER, NY

Past

August 5, 1994 - August 19, 1994

WESTFIELD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8143

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 25, 1992 - September 15, 1994

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 18246

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

California
(8/17/2023)

Florida
(11/28/2023)

New Jersey
(8/18/2023)

Pennsylvania
(8/18/2023)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(8/18/2023)

Wisconsin
(3/20/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1992

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: 4/8/1992

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 8/18/1994

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

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Patrick J. Groarke

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Patrick Joseph Groarke's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

WESTFIELD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/8/1992

Series 24

Date: 8/18/1994

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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