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John E. Schooler
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 2368308
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Professional summary
John Evan Schooler is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 28, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE NAVIGATORS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY START DATE: 06/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: Volunteer APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ON THE CHIEF'S COUNCIL FOR FIRST RESPONDER MINISTRY, VOLUNTEER, PARTICIPATE IN MINISTRY ACTIVITIES ON CAMP PENDLETON MARINE CORPS BASE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WFP HOLDINGS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 11/1993 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NONE, THE CORPORATION IS AN INACTIVE CORPORATION AND IS NOT OPERATING 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SURFSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 02/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / SECRETARY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TO MANAGE PAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUSINESS, PAYROLL AND HANDLING TAX PREPARATION 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 04/2022 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
San Diego, CA
Current
April 20, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
San Diego, CA
Past
April 20, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 29, 2011 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16507
San Diego, CA
Past
July 29, 2011 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 16507
San Diego, CA
Past
July 18, 2011 - July 29, 2011
WFP SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 35098
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
July 15, 2011 - July 29, 2011
WFP SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 35098
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 16, 2011 - July 29, 2011
JRL CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 108162
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 14, 2011 - July 29, 2011
JRL CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10225
IRVINE, CA
Past
January 1, 1999 - July 6, 2011
WFP SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 35098
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
January 17, 1994 - July 6, 2011
WFP SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 35098
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
July 26, 1993 - January 20, 1994
MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, CA
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
California(4/20/2022)
IAR
California(6/29/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/20/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 10/19/1993
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal ExaminationPrincipal/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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