Anthony D. Cefalu

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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CRD#: 2371300

Professional summary

Anthony Dana Cefalu, who also goes by Tony Cefalu, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio and NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Anthony has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tony Cefalu

Other business activities

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Cefalu Properties LLC - rental property located in Lancaster, OH. Started on 1/1/2000. 5 hours devoted a month, 0 hours during trading hours. Not investment related. --- Employee at Morton Barber Learning School, located in Worthington, OH. Started on 1/23/17, spends approximately 20 hours per month. Not investment related. --- Owner of Career Advisors, located in Lancaster, OH. Started on 11/1/09, spends approximately 0 hours per month, none during trading hours. Not investment related. --- Author of two books, in 2006. Spends approximately 1 hour per month, not during trading hours. Not investment related.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 11, 2018 - Present

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215

RIA

CRD#: 142373

COLUMBUS, OH

Current

January 11, 2018 - Present

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

Office #1: 18700 North Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

CRD#: 7110

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

March 3, 2017 - February 5, 2018

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11173

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 16, 2014 - February 5, 2018

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

August 17, 2009 - February 5, 2013

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

May 18, 1999 - August 21, 2007

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

August 25, 1993 - March 1, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 25, 1993 - March 1, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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Arizona
(11/5/2020)

IAR

Ohio
(1/11/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/28/2017

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/17/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/17/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 10/13/2009

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215

Mailing Address

Phone number

(614) 435-8371

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

417

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NIA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	270,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 15,686,000,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/26/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Anthony D. Cefalu

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/28/2017

Series 65

Date: 11/17/2016

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 5/17/1999

Series 26

Date: 10/13/2009

FINRA

Current Firm

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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