Eric S. Williford

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

BELMONT, NC 28012

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CRD#: 2268189

Professional summary

Eric Scott Williford is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Belmont, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Belmont, North Carolina.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Eric has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS: LIFE, LTC AND ANNUITIES. S CORP NAME OF WILLIFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES.; NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WILLIFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES START DATE: 1-2-13 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 HOURS APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: N/A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDENT, TREASURER

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 34 W Myrtle St, Belmont, NC 28012

RIA

CRD#: 105644

BELMONT, NC

Current

March 24, 2009 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 34 W Myrtle St, Belmont, NC 28012

CRD#: 13572

Belmont, NC

Past

August 24, 2010 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

GASTONIA, NC

Past

August 31, 2007 - December 31, 2008

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

August 8, 2007 - January 16, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

July 12, 2005 - January 25, 2007

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

GASTONIA, NC

Past

January 3, 2005 - June 6, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

BELMONT, NC

Past

January 3, 2005 - June 6, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

ATLANTA, GA

Past

July 8, 2003 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 120471

BELMONT, NC

Past

September 30, 2002 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 120471

DURHAM, NC

Past

August 14, 1992 - September 30, 2002

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

APPLETON, WI

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
(9/14/2017)

Georgia
(1/7/2015)

North Carolina
(3/25/2009)

IAR

North Carolina
(6/29/2023)

South Carolina
(2/24/2011)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/30/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/18/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/26/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 9/25/2025

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/13/1992

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 11/15/2011

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/24/2011

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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Eric S. Williford

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eric Scott Williford's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/30/2007

Series 66

Date: 7/18/2001

Series 63

Date: 8/26/1992

Series 52TO

Date: 9/25/2025

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/13/1992

Series 53

Date: 11/15/2011

Series 24

Date: 1/24/2011

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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