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Garret Benser Norris

Garret B. Norris

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FORT MYERS, FL 33907
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CRD#: 2220025
Garret Benser Norris

Professional summary


Garret Benser Norris, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fort Myers, Florida and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Garret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Garret has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.FIXED INSURANCE AGENT 2.RETIREMENT ADVISORS INC, PRESIDENT, 13120 CYPRESS TERRANCE CIR #2 FT MYERS FL 33907, DBA NAME FOR FIXED INSURANCE 3.US GOV'T / SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM, WASHINGTON, DC, REVIEWS CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS REASONS FOR NOT SERVING IN MILITARY, VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER, START 04/01/2013, 1 HRS./MONTH, NO COMPENSATION. 4. DBA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED ADDRESS; RENTAL OF CONFERENCE ROOM; START 5/2015; LESS THAN 5 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL OF ROOM TO ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

February 14, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 13720 Cypress Terrace Cir Ste 302, Fort Myers, FL 33907Office #3: 4000 Hollywood Blvd Ste 555-s, Hollywood, FL 33021
RIA
CRD#: 105644
FORT MYERS, FL
Current

December 13, 2000 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 13720 Cypress Terrace Cir Ste 302, Fort Myers, FL 33907Office #2: 4000 Hollywood Blvd Ste 555-s, Hollywood, FL 33021
BD
CRD#: 10299
Fort Myers, FL
Past

December 13, 2000 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
FT. MYERS, FL
Past

May 3, 1999 - December 20, 2000

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 1993 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 1992 - October 8, 1993

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 1992 - October 8, 1993

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Alabama
(6/30/2025)
RR
Alaska
(7/14/2021)
RR
Arizona
(1/3/2017)
RR
Arkansas
(1/9/2018)
RR
California
(7/26/2011)
RR
Colorado
(10/28/2016)
RR
Delaware
(4/12/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2020)
RR
Florida
(12/13/2000)
IAR
Florida
(2/14/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/8/2012)
RR
Hawaii
(1/3/2017)
RR
Idaho
(1/3/2017)
RR
Illinois
(3/31/2003)
RR
Indiana
(11/29/2005)
RR
Iowa
(2/14/2003)
RR
Kansas
(1/3/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(1/9/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(3/27/2019)
RR
Maine
(5/12/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/7/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2017)
RR
Michigan
(12/13/2000)
RR
Minnesota
(3/26/2004)
RR
Mississippi
(8/28/2023)
RR
Missouri
(1/10/2017)
RR
Montana
(3/19/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(1/4/2023)
RR
Nevada
(1/3/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(7/31/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(1/3/2017)
RR
New York
(4/7/2003)
RR
North Carolina
(10/20/2014)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/21/2024)
RR
Ohio
(12/13/2000)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/3/2017)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2017)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/4/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(3/1/2011)
RR
South Dakota
(1/11/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(2/10/2017)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2007)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah
(1/3/2017)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2017)
RR
Washington
(7/22/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(1/9/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/6/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Fort Myers, FL 33907

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