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John V. Pezzullo

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WHEATON, IL 60189
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CRD#: 2282076
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Professional summary


John Vincent Pezzullo is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wheaton, Illinois and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 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)JONLYN AND ASSOCIATES, INC - INVESTMENT RELATED - CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM - OWNER - STARTED 5/29/03 - CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT WITH LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR IRS AND OTHER TAX MATTERS, SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SALES - WORK 40 HRS/WK DURING TRADING HOURS 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JL PROPERTIES GROUP LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT START DATE: 9/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGER OF LLC 3) MARIAN PEZZULLO TRUST, NOT INV RELATED, 10914 ROBINHOOD ST, WESTCHESTER, IL, 60154, TRUSTEE FOR FAMILY TRUST, START 10/01/13, <1HR/WK NOT DURING TRADING HRS. 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PEZZULLO & ASSOCIATES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 10161 PARK RUN DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89145; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ENTITY USED FOR OFFICE LEASE PURPOSES; START DATE: 09/2016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY USED FOR OFFICE LEASE PURPOSES; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MDW PROPERTIES GROUP LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT START DATE: 9/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGER OF LLC 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JOHN V PEZZULLO INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALES OF HEALTH PRODUCTS BY ZILIS.INC ; START DATE: 3/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF HEALTH PRODUCTS ; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JPC PARTNERS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 01/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC HOLDS PERSONAL RESIDENCE; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ELITE PALMS PROPERTIES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 08/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES: 9)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ELITE PALMS HOUSING DEVELOPERS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 08/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING, FOR RENTAL OR POSSIBLE SALE; 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TOP LEVEL GROUP LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 07/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER/MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGER OF PARTNERSHIP, HOLDING COMPANY FOR REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES, FULL BUSINESS DUTIES;

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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

February 13, 2006 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1776 S Naperville Rd Ste 205a, Wheaton, IL 60189Office #2: 10161 Park Run Drive Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89145
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WHEATON, IL
Current

July 17, 2000 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 10161 Park Run Drive Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89145Office #2: 1776 S. Naperville Rd Suite A-206, Wheaton, IL 60189
BD
CRD#: 10358
Las Vegas, NV
Past

October 15, 1992 - July 10, 2000

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT

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
(4/23/2014)
RR
California
(4/23/2014)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2019)
RR
Illinois
(7/17/2000)
IAR
Illinois
(2/13/2006)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2014)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2014)
RR
Nevada
(11/1/2013)
IAR
Nevada
(1/20/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(2/8/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/6/2012)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Wheaton, IL 60189

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