Brian M. Youngs

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Bonita Springs, FL

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CRD#: 2479488

Professional summary

Brian Michael Youngs, who also goes by Brian Micheal Youngs, Brian Youngs, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bonita Springs, Florida and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian Micheal Youngs | Brian Youngs

Other business activities

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1.) YOUNGS2020, LLC; OWNER; HOLDING COMPANY OR TAX/BILL PAYMENT ENITY; START DATE 04/19/2021; 4 HOURS PER MONTH. 2.) MIDWEST COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES; REGSITERED AGENT;HOLDING COMPANY OR TAX/BILL PAYMENT ENTITY; START DATE 08/03/2021; 4 HOURS PER MONTH.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 1, 2020 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Bonita Springs, FL

Current

September 8, 2022 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

Bonita Springs, FL

Past

June 7, 2012 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137888

Naples, FL

Past

May 10, 2006 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 32444

Bonita Springs, FL

Past

May 3, 2006 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

Bonita Springs, FL

Past

April 28, 1999 - May 3, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

NAPLES, FL

Past

April 23, 1999 - May 3, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

NAPLES, FL

Past

February 4, 1997 - April 28, 1999

E-INVEST, INC.

CRD#: 18298

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

September 19, 1996 - February 25, 1997

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

CRD#: 7612

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL

Past

March 27, 1995 - September 24, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 6, 1994 - March 31, 1995

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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
(1/24/2024)

California
(9/8/2022)

Colorado
(6/6/2025)

IAR

Florida
(12/1/2020)

Florida
(9/8/2022)

North Carolina
(9/8/2022)

Ohio
(9/8/2022)

South Carolina
(8/19/2024)

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: 1/4/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/8/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/5/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/4/1997

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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Brian M. Youngs

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Michael Youngs's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

E-INVEST, INC.

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/4/1996

Series 63

Date: 6/8/1994

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/5/1994

Series 24

Date: 4/4/1997

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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