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Terrance L. Sonnenfeld
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
EDINA, MN 55435
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CRD#: 2216263
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Professional summary
Terrance Lee Sonnenfeld, who also goes by Terry Sonnenfeld, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Edina, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Edina, Minnesota.
Terrance is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Terrance has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Terry Sonnenfeld
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION STATE OF MINNESOTA INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: TO ACCOMMODATE CLIENT NEEDS FOR NOTARY START DATE: 6/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: .1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARY SERVICES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SONNENFELD FINANCIAL, INC. DBA THE SFI GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA USED FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. START DATE: 7/2007 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SALES 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AUTOMOTORPLEX HOA; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3600 ARROWHEAD DR MEDINA, MN 55340; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 03/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .25; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAKE MINUTES, ATTEND HOA PLANNING MEETINGS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NEXTEP ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR MYSELF AND MY STAFF: START DATE: 7/205 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EMPLOYEE OF NEXTEP (POE); APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR MYSELF AND MY STAFF;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 7701 France Avenue South Suite 120, Edina, MN 55435Office #2: 902 E 2nd St Ste 150, Winona, MN 55987Office #3: 3600 Arrowhead Drive Building 5, Medina, MN 55340RIA
CRD#: 105644
EDINA, MN
Current
May 23, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5201 Eden Ave Ste 140, Edina, MN 55436Office #2: 902 E 2nd St Ste 150, Winona, MN 55987BD
CRD#: 13572
Edina, MN
Past
May 24, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
Edina, MN
Past
March 15, 2010 - May 25, 2022
GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 120894
EDINA, MN
Past
January 4, 2005 - May 25, 2022
GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 120894
EDINA, MN
Past
November 11, 2002 - January 5, 2005
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
April 3, 1992 - November 13, 2002
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
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
Arizona(6/1/2022)
RR
California(5/24/2022)
RR
Colorado(5/31/2022)
RR
Connecticut(9/26/2023)
RR
Florida(5/24/2022)
RR
Georgia(12/12/2024)
RR
Illinois(8/31/2022)
RR
Indiana(6/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(7/6/2022)
RR
Michigan(6/3/2022)
RR
Minnesota(5/26/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(6/29/2023)
RR
Montana(6/14/2022)
RR
Nevada(6/2/2022)
RR
New Jersey(5/31/2022)
RR
New York(5/28/2022)
RR
North Carolina(6/24/2022)
RR
North Dakota(5/31/2022)
RR
Ohio(6/28/2022)
RR
Oregon(7/13/2022)
RR
South Dakota(7/27/2022)
RR
Texas(5/31/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(5/31/2022)
RR
Washington(7/20/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(5/31/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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