William Lucas

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

MISSOULA, MT 59803

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CRD#: 2355061

Professional summary

William Lucas, who also goes by Bill James Lucas, William James Lucas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Missoula, Montana and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Missoula, Montana.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bill James Lucas | William James Lucas

Other business activities

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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LUCAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 03/2012 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES ;

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4915 Lower Miller Creek Rd Ste 3, Missoula, MT 59803

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MISSOULA, MT

Current

February 28, 2012 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 4915 Lower Miller Creek Rd Ste 3, Missoula, MT 59803

CRD#: 10299

Missoula, MT

Past

July 30, 2020 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

November 7, 2008 - February 28, 2012

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6390

MISSOULA, MT

Past

January 31, 2003 - December 31, 2004

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7404

MISSOULA, MT

Past

July 22, 1994 - November 7, 2008

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7404

MISSOULA, MT

Past

July 21, 1993 - July 7, 1994

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

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

Alaska
(1/2/2019)

Arizona
(2/28/2012)

California
(2/28/2012)

Colorado
(1/27/2022)

Idaho
(2/28/2012)

Illinois
(1/27/2022)

Iowa
(2/28/2012)

Massachusetts
(5/15/2012)

Missouri
(1/2/2019)

Montana
(2/28/2012)

IAR

Montana
(3/21/2024)

Oregon
(2/28/2012)

South Dakota
(2/28/2012)

Texas
(1/28/2025)

IAR

Texas
(1/28/2025)

Utah
(2/28/2012)

Washington
(2/28/2012)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/28/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/10/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/25/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/10/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 2/1/2008

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 12/10/2007

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module 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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William Lucas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Lucas's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/28/2001

Series 63

Date: 7/10/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/25/1996

Series 6

Date: 7/10/1993

Series 9

Date: 2/1/2008

Series 10

Date: 12/10/2007

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

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