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Majid Taheran
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WHITTIER, CA 90605
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CRD#: 2423541
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Professional summary
Majid Taheran, who also goes by James Taheran, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Whittier, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Whittier, California.
Majid is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Majid has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Taheran
Other business activities
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1) Choice America Financial Group, Inc~'NIR'~14724 e. whittier blvd~whittier~CA~90605~Tax Preparation/Accounting~President~5/1/1989~250hrs~120hrs~DBA Mr.Tax. 2) Majid Taheran~'NIR'~14724 Whittier Blvd~Whittier~CA~90605~Independent Insurance Agent~Owner/Sole Proprietor~2/15/2014~5hrs~5hrs~Health Insurance through Covered CA. 3) Lions Realty, Inc~'NIR'~14724 e. whittier blvd~whittier~CA~90605~Real Estate/Mortgage/Title Services/Appraisal~President~8/1/2005~25hrs~25hrs~DBA Lions Realty & Lions Home loans. 4 ) Majid Taheran~'NIR'~14724 e. whittier blvd~whittier~CA~90605~Rental Property Owner/Management~Owner/Sole Proprietor~11/28/2001~25hrs~0hrs~own office building. it is rented to my own corporation. 5 ) Taheran Law Firm, PC~'NIR'~14724 Whittier Blvd.~Whittier~CA~90605~Attorney/Legal Practice~President~2/1/2014~40hrs~40hrs~provide legal services. 6 ) UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX~'NIR'~3100 bristol st.~costa mesa~CA~92626~Other~Teacher/Professor/Trainer~12/1/1994~25hrs~0hrs~teach financial accounting and mathatics.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 14724 E. Whittier Blvd. #200, Whittier, CA 90605RIA
CRD#: 105644
WHITTIER, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 14724 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90631BD
CRD#: 13572
Whittier, CA
Past
October 5, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Whittier, CA
Past
September 15, 2008 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Whittier, CA
Past
May 15, 1997 - May 20, 2008
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
WHITTIER, CA
Past
April 29, 1994 - May 13, 1996
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 28, 1994 - May 13, 1996
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 20, 1993 - March 18, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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(9/5/2025)
IAR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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