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Donald W. Hoovler

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PATASKALA, OH 43062
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CRD#: 249812
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Professional summary


Donald William Hoovler, who also goes by Skip Hoovler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Pataskala, Ohio and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Pataskala, Ohio.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1969. Donald has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Skip Hoovler

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.HOOVLER FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, FIXED INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, SAME AS OFFICE ADDRESS 2.NFLA CENTRAL OHIO, 1 ASHINGTON STREET, 14TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NJ, START 08/01/01, CHARITY, TREASURER. 3.HOOVLER STABLES, START 1968, 8249 BROAD ST SW PATASKALA OH 43062, 10HR/WK, OWNERSHIP OF HARNESS RACING HORSES 4. LOGAN CLAY PIPE COMPANY, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 201 S WALNUT STREET, LOGAN, OH 43138, START 01/01/2013, 2 HOURS MONTHLY, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPANY MANUFACTURES CLAY PIPE AND HARDWOOD PALLETS. 5. PATASKALA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 458 S MAIN ST, PATASKALA, OH 43062, START 06/01/2012, 2 HOURS MONTHLY, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, CHURCH COMMITTEE MEMBER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ADDITION AND REMODELING THE CHURCH. 6. OHIO HARNESS HORSEMEN ASSOCIATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 800 MICHIGAN AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43215, START 01/01/1984, 1 HOUR WEEKLY, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, DIRECTOR, REPRESENT STATE MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH HARNESS RACING. 7. UNITED STATES TROTTING ASSOCIATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 750 MICHIGAN AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43215, START 01/01/1989, 1 HOUR MONTHLY, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HARNESS RACING, DIRECTOR, RECORD KEEPING FOR HARNESS RACING NATIONALLY. 8. R W SIDLEY INC., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 436 CASEMENT AVE, PAINESVILLE, OH 44077, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, START APRIL 2014, 3 HOURS ANNUALLY - NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - DISCUSS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT START DATE: 03/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE SETTLEMENTS THROUGH WELCOME FUNDS, INC; 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: POLITICAL ACTION FOR EQUINE RACING AKA P.A.C.E.R.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2237 SONORA DR, GROVE CITY, OH, 43123; NATURE OF BUSINESS: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE; START DATE: 03/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECRETARY/TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE RACE HORSE INDUSTRY AND OVERSEE EXPENSES. 2 SIGNERS ARE REQUIRED FOR CHECK WRITING;

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 621 W Broad St Ste 1c, Pataskala, OH 43062
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PATASKALA, OH
Current

January 1, 2004 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 621 W Broad St Ste 1c, Pataskala, OH 43062
BD
CRD#: 10299
Pataskala, OH
Past

January 1, 2004 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

December 7, 1999 - January 1, 2004

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10332
COLUMBU, OH
Past

November 14, 1985 - January 1, 2004

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

December 22, 1983 - November 21, 1985

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

May 25, 1971 - January 15, 1980

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 524
Past

September 2, 1969 - July 11, 1971

MM EQUITY SALES CO.

BD
CRD#: 3840

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
Arizona
(2/11/2011)
RR
California
(1/1/2004)
RR
Colorado
(1/1/2004)
RR
Florida
(1/28/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/10/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(2/6/2007)
RR
Michigan
(4/29/2022)
RR
Ohio
(1/1/2004)
IAR
Ohio
(3/21/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(3/8/2006)
RR
Texas
(3/30/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/15/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/26/1969
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 105644Pataskala, OH 43062

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