Vinson L. Willits
Professional summary
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Vinson Lloyd Willits, CFP®, who also goes by VInce Willits, was a registered financial professional .
Vinson is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Vinson had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Start date: 2007
Experience
August 1, 2014 - January 4, 2023
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
July 31, 2014 - January 4, 2023
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
October 27, 2009 - August 6, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
October 16, 2009 - August 6, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
March 22, 2006 - October 19, 2009
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
January 26, 2006 - October 19, 2009
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
July 6, 2005 - December 2, 2005
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
July 6, 2005 - December 2, 2005
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
March 28, 2005 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
March 25, 2005 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
March 11, 2003 - March 28, 2005
CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.
November 24, 1997 - March 6, 2003
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
April 28, 1997 - November 18, 1997
SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
September 29, 1993 - April 10, 1996
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
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Current Firm
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
Contact information
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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