Donald L. Mcdonald

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

ROME, GA 30161

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CRD#: 2475170

Professional summary

Donald Lee Mcdonald, who also goes by Don Mcdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rome, Georgia and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Rome, Georgia.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Don Mcdonald

Other business activities

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1) MCDONALD WEALTH MANAGEMENT; CAVE SPRING, GA; INVESTMENT RELATED; DBA FOR INVESTMENTS; PRESIDENT/OWNER; SINCE 09/2008; 160HRS/MO 2) MCDONALD MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES "MMCS"; CAVE SPRING, GA; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL AND TAX CONSULTING; PRESIDENT/OWNER; SINCE 01/2016; 8 HRS/MO 3) ST. ANDREW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH; ROME, GA; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; JUNIOR WARDEN; OVERSEE BUDGET FOR BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; 4 HRS/MO, SINCE 12/2020

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 14, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 800 Broad St Ste 216, Rome, GA 30161

RIA

CRD#: 105644

ROME, GA

Current

February 13, 2024 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 800 Broad St Ste 216, Rome, GA 30161

CRD#: 10358

ROME, GA

Past

October 7, 2014 - February 15, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 25803

Rome, GA

Past

October 7, 2014 - February 15, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

Rome, GA

Past

September 17, 2008 - October 15, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

ROME, GA

Past

September 15, 2008 - October 15, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

ROME, GA

Past

June 24, 2003 - September 15, 2008

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5979

ROME, GA

Past

July 3, 2002 - September 15, 2008

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

ROME, GA

Past

February 22, 2001 - August 21, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ROME, GA

Past

November 1, 1999 - August 21, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 2, 1994 - November 2, 1999

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, 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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alabama
(2/15/2024)

Arizona
(2/27/2024)

Florida
(2/14/2024)

Georgia
(2/15/2024)

IAR

Georgia
(2/15/2024)

Indiana
(2/17/2024)

Kansas
(10/24/2025)

Michigan
(2/16/2024)

New Mexico
(2/16/2024)

North Carolina
(3/12/2024)

Ohio
(2/13/2024)

South Carolina
(2/15/2024)

Tennessee
(2/15/2024)

Texas
(2/14/2024)

IAR

Texas
(2/14/2024)

Virginia
(5/15/2024)

Wisconsin
(2/16/2024)

Wyoming
(7/15/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/18/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/20/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/29/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/17/1998

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Donald L. Mcdonald

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Donald Lee Mcdonald's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/18/2000

Series 63

Date: 5/20/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/29/1994

Series 24

Date: 12/17/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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