Frank S. Blackard

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

MAITLAND, FL 32751

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CRD#: 22581

Professional summary

Frank Stuart Blackard is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Maitland, Florida and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Laporte, Pennsylvania.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Frank has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, START FEBRUARY 2015, 5 HOURS PER WEEK - VARIES DURING TRADING HOURS, INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BLACKARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INCOME AND EXPENSES; START DATE: 08/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY USED FOR INCOME AND EXPENSES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 26, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1404 Druid Road, Maitland, FL 32751

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MAITLAND, FL

Current

February 17, 2015 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

Laporte, PA

Past

February 17, 2015 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

MAITLAND, FL

Past

July 18, 2011 - March 17, 2015

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 131631

LONGWOOD, FL

Past

July 18, 2011 - March 17, 2015

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

CRD#: 137919

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

April 20, 2010 - March 28, 2012

CIRCLE ONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152626

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Past

October 16, 2009 - December 31, 2010

TRITON FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 139532

AUSTIN, TX

Past

August 11, 2009 - July 15, 2011

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 106594

AUSTIN, TX

Past

January 3, 2007 - August 10, 2009

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL

Past

November 16, 2005 - August 10, 2009

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL

Past

March 25, 1992 - November 18, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

MAITLAND, FL

Past

March 25, 1992 - November 18, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

April 4, 1991 - March 24, 1992

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

October 26, 1990 - April 8, 1991

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19948

ATLANTA, GA

Past

August 14, 1986 - November 13, 1990

INVESTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 7968

Past

March 1, 1973 - August 15, 1986

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

Past

September 1, 1971 - April 20, 1972

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

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

Arizona
(10/7/2022)

California
(3/1/2023)

Colorado
(12/15/2021)

Connecticut
(11/1/2021)

Florida
(2/17/2015)

IAR

Florida
(1/26/2024)

Georgia
(2/17/2015)

Illinois
(5/12/2021)

Indiana
(1/4/2021)

Maryland
(5/2/2023)

New York
(6/19/2020)

North Carolina
(2/17/2015)

Pennsylvania
(6/8/2022)

South Carolina
(2/17/2015)

Texas
(2/17/2015)

IAR

Texas
(3/21/2024)

Vermont
(8/14/2024)

Virgin Islands
(1/9/2017)

Virginia
(6/18/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/25/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/2/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 8/26/1971

Registered Representative 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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Frank S. Blackard

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Frank Stuart Blackard's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

CIRCLE ONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

TRITON FINANCIAL, LLC

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

INVESTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/25/2006

Series 63

Date: 10/2/1992

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 1

Date: 8/26/1971

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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