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David L. Strulowitz

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SKOKIE, IL 60076
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CRD#: 2423722
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Professional summary


David Lawrence Strulowitz is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Skokie, Illinois and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Skokie, Illinois.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1) DAVID STRULOWITZ ATTORNEY AT LAW; NON-INV RELATED; SKOKIE, IL; LAW PRACTICE; OWNER/LAWYER; SINCE 1985: 2) GUARADIAN LIFE INSURANCE-COLLECT RENEWALS: 3)CORNERSTONE ADVISERS, LLC; DBA NAME FOR INVESTMENT PRACTICE - INV. RELATED; SKOKIE, IL; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; SINCE 12/2012; 160 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WAKE UP CALL ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: VIDEO CONFERENCES ; START DATE: 09/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INTERVIEWER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INTERVIEWING PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES THAT THEY WANT TO SHARE WITH OTHERS ; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPIRITUALITY CLASSES; START DATE: 1/2006; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TEACHER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TEACH CLASSES ON SPIRITUALITY LIVE AND OVER ZOOM. SOME CLASSES ARE UPLOADED TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL, ONE WORLD ENERGY; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INFINITY FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1280 OLD SKOKIE RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPIRITUALITY CLASSES; START DATE: 10/2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TEACHER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TEACH CLASSES ON SPIRITUALITY TOPICS LIVE & OVER ZOOM; 6)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE ARK; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4709 W. GOLF RD, STE 1120 SKOKIE, IL 60076; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VOLUNTEER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: GOOD WILL AMBASSADOR FOR ORGANIZATION;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 13, 2012 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 8170 Mccormick Blvd Suite 219, Skokie, IL 60076
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SKOKIE, IL
Current

December 13, 2012 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 8170 Mccormick Blvd Suite 219, Skokie, IL 60076
BD
CRD#: 10358
SKOKIE, IL
Past

February 28, 2011 - November 3, 2011

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
SKOKIE, IL
Past

March 11, 2010 - February 4, 2013

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

RIA
CRD#: 145706
SKOKIE, IL
Past

February 16, 1998 - March 1, 2011

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SKOKIE, IL
Past

December 2, 1996 - March 1, 2011

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SKOKIE, IL
Past

November 24, 1993 - December 4, 1996

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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
Florida
(10/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(12/13/2012)
IAR
Illinois
(12/13/2012)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/14/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Skokie, IL 60076

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