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John L. Hester
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
OAKTON, VA 22124
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CRD#: 2577669
JH
Professional summary
John Leroy Hester is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Oakton, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Oakton, Virginia.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) SOUTHERN MARKETING ASSOCIATES,INC POSITION: OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT NATURE: MANUFACTURERS SALES REP INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/01/1987 ADDRESS: 1511 EAST SR 434, SUITE 1009, WINTER SPRINGS FL 32708, DESCRIPTION: MAINTAIN GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTS, PROCESS PAYROLL, PROCESS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 2) HRC BCH VENTURE POSITION: GENERAL PARTNER NATURE: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/1985 ADDRESS: 2970 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, Oakton VA 22124, DESCRIPTION: GENERAL PARTNER OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THAT OWNS THE BUILDING HOUSING MYCPA FIRM 3) HESTER & CO POSITION: OTHER - OWNER NATURE: CPA firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: DESCRIPTION: null START DATE: 01/1993 DESCRIPTION: CPA firm 4) JACK SHERWOOD HOOVER TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: To carry out instructions in the trust for managing assets and paying debts related to the trust for the care of his primary beneficiary, Beverly Hoover, his spouse. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/25/2019 ADDRESS: 2970 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton VA 22124, DESCRIPTION: To manage Trust cash and investment assets, collect trust investment income, disburse periodic trust funds for care of widow who is in a nursing home, see to the preparation of trust tax returns, and distribute residual assets after widow's death to designated family members. 5) CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD POSITION: Finance chair NATURE: Manage entity general ledger, present financial reports, observe banking activities for the Methodist Church INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2013 ADDRESS: 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna VA 22181, DESCRIPTION: As finance chair I am a member of the Church Council and meet monthly to report spending and collections year to date. 6) TEST LLC POSITION: OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT NATURE: TECHNICAL TESTING EQUIPMENT SALES INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 07/01/2022; ADDRESS: 6120 HANGING MOSS ROAD, ORLANDO FL 32807; MAINTAIN GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTS, PROCESS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 7) SPINELLI HESTER FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST POSITION: TRUSTEE NATURE: A REVOCABLE TRUST FOR ME AND MY WIFE TO HOLD PERSONAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, INVESTMENTS, AND CASH INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/18/2018 ADDRESS: 2970 Chain Bridge Rd., Oakton VA 22124, United States DESCRIPTION: MANAGE PROPERTYINVEST CASHPROVIDE SMOOTH TRANSITION OF ASSETS TO MY WIFE AND CHILDREN
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2970 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite B, Oakton, VA 22124RIA
CRD#: 105644
OAKTON, VA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2970 Chain Bridge Road Suite B, Oakton, VA 22124BD
CRD#: 13572
OAKTON, VA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Oakton, VA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
OAKTON, VA
Past
August 4, 1999 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
OAKTON, VA
Past
February 10, 1995 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
OAKTON, VA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
District of Columbia(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
IAR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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