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David P. Loftus

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
NEWPORT, RI 02840
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CRD#: 2244650
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Professional summary


David Patrick Loftus is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Newport, Rhode Island and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Newport, Rhode Island.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. David has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 REGISTERD LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 8/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND ANNUITIES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DMI MARKETING, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 50 DERBY ST, WINGHAM MA, 02043 NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR SALE OF INSURANCE & ANNUITIES, START DATE: 11/2013, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 1, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT BROKER, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ST LUKES (RC) CHURCH PARISH, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 108 WASHINGTON RD, BARRINGTON, RI 02806 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH, START DATE: 1998, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 2, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE GENERAL PARISH OPERATION FINANCE COMMITTEE; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RETIREMENT WORKSHOP, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: VARIES NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDE RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN AZ & FL, START DATE: 2006, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 1, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WORKSHOP PROVIDER, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO RETIRING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BELLEVUE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 1/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 130 Bellevue Ave Ste 207, Newport, RI 02840
RIA
CRD#: 105644
NEWPORT, RI
Current

October 3, 2016 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 130 Bellevue Ave Ste 207, Newport, RI 02840
BD
CRD#: 10299
NEWPORT, RI
Past

October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

September 23, 2013 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
NEWPORT, RI
Past

September 23, 2013 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
NEWPORT, RI
Past

February 27, 2009 - October 17, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WARWICK, RI
Past

February 27, 2009 - October 17, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WARWICK, RI
Past

November 30, 2005 - February 27, 2009

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
WARWICK, RI
Past

November 29, 2005 - February 27, 2009

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
WARWICK, RI
Past

July 2, 2004 - September 1, 2005

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
MERIDEN, CT
Past

March 30, 2000 - April 19, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

June 9, 1999 - April 19, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1999 - June 17, 1999

INTERLINK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30505
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 29, 1998 - February 3, 1999

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

May 6, 1998 - October 29, 1998

AFD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34047
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

July 16, 1992 - January 21, 1997

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, 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
Arizona
(10/3/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/11/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/3/2016)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/3/2016)
IAR
Rhode Island
(3/21/2024)
RR
Texas
(7/16/2019)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Newport, RI 02840

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