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Antonio G. Alvarez

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CORONA, CA
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CRD#: 2480881
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Professional summary


Antonio Gonzalez Alvarez, who also goes by Antonio Gonzalez Alvarez, Tony G Alvarez, Tony Gonzalez Alvarez, Tony Alvarez, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Corona, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Santa Ana, California.

Antonio is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Antonio has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Antonio Gonzalez Alvarez | Tony G Alvarez | Tony Gonzalez Alvarez | Tony Alvarez

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)ATS PAYROLL SOLUTIONS LLC; CEO; Provides full-service payroll services to ATS consulting clients, Processing employee hours, preparation of payroll checks or directly depositing funds to employees, and reporting. INV REL; HRS 2; HRS 2;06/21/2021; 640 N Tustin Ave, Suite 104, Santa Ana CA 92705, US; Review payroll completion, reports, onboarding of new clients, discuss challenges. 2) CHEWY INVESTMENTS LLC; Manager; Rental Property Holding Company; Inv Rel; HRS 1; HRS 1; 10/09/2018; 17541 Norwood Park Place, Tustin CA 92780, United States; Overseeing monthly operations such as: Review monthly financials, bank accounts daily, rental contracts, maintenance work request, monthly bills. 3)A & M INVESTMENTS LLC; Manager; Rental Property Holding Company; Inv Rel; HRS; 1; HRS 1; 09/2018; 17541 NORWOOD PARK PLACE, TUSTIN CA 92780, United States; Overseeing monthly operations such as: Review monthly financials, bank accounts daily, rental contracts, maintenance work request, monthly bills. 4)JAC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC; Vice-President; General building contractor- To build or remodel residential and commercial building projects. Inv Rel; No; HRS 1 HRS 1; 04/01/2010; 15239 Alondra Blvd, La Mirada CA 90638, United States; Meet on a quarterly basis to discuss ongoing operations, review quarterly financials, discuss any new bids or projects, remit any quarterly monies owed, review and approve any city licensing requests, be available for any on site job review. 5)ANTE INVESTMENTS LLC; Manager; I own 50% of this entity which owns both Chewy Investments LLC AND Cachorro Investments LLC; Inv Rel; No; HRS 1 HRS 1; 12/19/2012; 640 N Tustin Ave, Suite 104, Santa Ana CA 92705, United States; The sole purpose of this entity is to hold the ownership interest in Chewy Investments LLC and Cachorro Investments LLC there are no duties tied to this entity. 6)CACHORRO INVESTMENTS LLC; Manager, Real Estate Rental Properties Inv Rel; No; HRS 1 HRS 1; 1; 10/09/2018; 17541 Norwood Park Place, Tustin CA 92780, United States; Oversee monthly operations such as: Review monthly financials, Review bank accounts on daily basis, Review rental contracts, maintenance work items, payment of all monthly bills. 7)ALVAREZ-SOTO ATS INSURANCE SERVICE INC; CEO; Company offering commercial property and casualty insurance and life and health insurance; NIR; HRS 40; HRS: 40 START DATE: 08/15/2022; 640 N Tustin Ave, Suite 104, Santa Ana CA 92705, United States; Meeting with prospective clients, preparing quotes, Delivery of completed quote, Completion and final delivery of policy. 8)ALVAREZ TAX SERVICE LLC DBA ATS CONSULTING; Manager; Tax preparation, bookkeeping services, business services, payroll services and any investment services offered, INV REL; HRS 40; HRS 40; 12/19/2012; 640 N Tustin Ave, Suite 104, Santa Ana CA 92705, United States; Individual tax returns, 9)THE WORLD RELIGIONS AND CULTURES TOGETHER FOR PEACE; CEO; Charitable Non-Profit Organization, established with the goal to build largest religious and cultural center. NIR; HRS 1; HRS 1; 04/23/2012; 640 N Tustin Ave, Suite 104, Santa Ana CA 92705, United States; Maintaining in compliance of annual filing requirements, rinvolved in the planning and creation of building structures for culture center, establish and implement policy, procedures and responsibilities for other members upon commencement of building structure. 10) THE DELTA CONSTRUCTION GROUP CORPORATION POSITION: TREASURER NATURE: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/31/2024 ADDRESS: 522 E VERMONT AVE, ANAHEIM CA 92805, United States

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 640 N Tustin Ave Suite 104, Santa Ana, CA 92705
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CORONA, CA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 640 N Tustin Ave Suite 104, Santa Ana, CA 92705
BD
CRD#: 13572
Santa Ana, CA
Past

August 21, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Santa Ana, CA
Past

July 11, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Santa Ana, CA
Past

February 17, 2022 - July 7, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
Glendora, CA
Past

December 12, 2013 - May 10, 2016

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

September 12, 2001 - August 29, 2002

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 16, 1994 - November 29, 1999

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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
California
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/19/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/16/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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
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#: 105644Corona, CA

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