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Donald R. Kusak
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CYPRESS, TX 77433
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CRD#: 2418643
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Professional summary
Donald Raymond Kusak, who also goes by Donald Kusak, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Cypress, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Cypress, Texas.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Donald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Donald Kusak
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(dba) KUSAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT (KWM); Investment Related; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; Financial Services; Financial Adviser; Start Date 01/2016; 100 hours per month with those 100 hours per month occurring during trading hours; This is a family dba (doing business as) name shared with my soon used to market and provide financial services under the KWM logo and brand. >> DONALD R. KUSAK; Investment Related; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; Annuity Sales; Agent; Start Date 11/2015; 5 hours per month with those 5 hours per month occurring during trading hours; Annuity product sales and services. >> KUSAK FINANCIAL INC; Non-Investment Related; Residence; S-Corp; President; Start Date 03/2000; 20 hours per month with 10 of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; S-Corp for admin/accounting and tax purposes of office admin employment. >> KUSAK AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES; Non-Investment Related; Residence; Farming/Ranching; Owner; Start Date 09/2018; 40 hours per month with 20 of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; Own and manage farming and ranching enterprises on rural property. >> CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH; Non-Investment Related; 11507 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX 77065; Church; Volunteer Teacher; Start Date 03/2019; 8 hours per month with no hours per month during trading hours; Assist in teaching various financial planning topics to individuals at my church in an effort to educate and answer their questions regarding financial matters and decisions people make to get out of debt, save for retirement, etc. Advice is given on a free, no cost basis to those needing assistance. >> BLARWOOD FAMILY TRUST (fka Ferrell Family Trust Dated 07/2017); Investment Related; Residence; Asset Management; Trustee; 5 hours per month with those 5 hours per month occurring during trading hours; Trustee managing my father-in-law's assets which were transferred to ownership by a family trust for asset protection, estate planning purposes including management of trust assets to pay for expenses and distribution of necessary funds.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 16341 Mueschke Road Suite 160, Cypress, TX 77433RIA
CRD#: 105644
CYPRESS, TX
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 16341 Mueschke Road Suite 160, Cypress, TX 77433BD
CRD#: 13572
Cypress, TX
Past
January 20, 2012 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Cypress, TX
Past
January 9, 2012 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Cypress, TX
Past
July 17, 2006 - January 6, 2012
INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139233
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 10, 2002 - August 23, 2006
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 12, 2002 - January 6, 2012
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 11, 2000 - July 15, 2002
WMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. (WMAIA)
RIA
CRD#: 108450
DULUTH, GA
Past
April 12, 1994 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past
November 30, 1993 - June 6, 1994
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Alabama(2/20/2025)
RR
Arizona(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia(2/20/2025)
RR
Kansas(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana(3/11/2025)
RR
Maryland(2/20/2025)
RR
Missouri(2/20/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(2/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico(2/20/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/20/2025)
RR
Utah(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Cypress, TX 77433TRUST BUT VERIFY
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