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David B. Test
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FRISCO, TX
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CRD#: 2341570
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Professional summary
David Brian Test, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Frisco, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Frisco, Texas.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) PHOENIX RETIREMENT SERVICES POSITION: Owner NATURE: sell securities, this is the name I've given my practice INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 180 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 12/01/2021 ADDRESS: 10302 Joy Dr, Frisco TX 75035, United States DESCRIPTION: sell, service, and do financial planning for clients 2) DAVID TEST POSITION: insurance agent NATURE: currently receiving commission trails from past insurance policy sales.No current sales activity, prospecting or sales. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2005 ADDRESS: 10302 Joy Dr, Frisco TX 75035, United States DESCRIPTION: financial services 3) EMILY'S PLACE POSITION: Board member NATURE: attend quarterly board meetings and events to discuss programs for ending domestic violence INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2019 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 860911, Plano TX 75074, United States DESCRIPTION: 1. support2. guidance3. leadership4. review programs5. celebrate successful graduations from program 4) YMCA POSITION: group fitness instructor NATURE: A couple of times/wk outside of normal business hours, I lead members through a fitness class INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2021 ADDRESS: 4332 northaven rd, Dallas TX 75229, United States DESCRIPTION: show up on time, prep room, come prepared, friendly and engaging with members, instruct in proper form 5) FRISCO ATHLETIC CENTER POSITION: group fitness instructor NATURE: lead group fitness classes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/21/2024 ADDRESS: 5828 nancy jane ln, Dallas TX 75230-1720, United States DESCRIPTION: provide a positive instructional class environment for fitness 6) VISTA PROPERTIES RJD, LLC POSITION: member NATURE: set to possibly one day hold a family vacation property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2022 ADDRESS: 10302 Joy, Frisco TX 75035, United States DESCRIPTION: there is nothing in this LLC so there aren't any duties or responsibilities other than an annual NM state filing 7) AQUA ADVENTURES LLC POSITION: Sole member NATURE: LLC is set up to purchase and hold boats for rental purposes. It is being purchase within the Moorings boat ownership program, they will handle all charter bookings. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 10302 Joy, Frisco TX 75035, United States DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the LLC is a boat purchase, I will have little to no duties or responsibilities after that.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2011
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
FRISCO, TX
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
Frisco, TX
Past
November 9, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Frisco, TX
Past
October 7, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Frisco, TX
Past
May 12, 2009 - August 12, 2021
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
DALLAS, TX
Past
January 29, 2009 - August 12, 2021
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
DALLAS, TX
Past
March 23, 2007 - June 23, 2008
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
PLANO, TX
Past
March 25, 1997 - February 28, 2007
HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6604
PLANO, TX
Past
June 7, 1993 - December 18, 1996
THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Delaware(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Utah(9/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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