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Dennis J. Donovan
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WARRENTON, VA 20186
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CRD#: 2594244
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Professional summary
Dennis Joseph Donovan, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Warrenton, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Warrenton, Virginia.
Dennis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Dennis has worked at 7 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.INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT BOWMAN GASKINS FINANCIAL GROUP DISABILITY, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE BEGAN 01/1996 25HRS/WKDY ONLY 2.OWNER OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTEMENT PROPERTIES OWNER OF COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, WHICH ARE RUN BY A MANAGEMENT COMPANY DSSP LLC BEGAN 11/2002 2HRS/WKDY 2HRS/WKED 3. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT SELLING P&C FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR 10 WKDY HRS/WK SINCE 3/2012. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBLD, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 10/2006; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW STATEMENTS, WORK WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO APPROVE REPAIRS TO PROPERTY; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FAUQUIER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 321 WALKER DR. #202 WARRENTON, VA 20186; NATURE OF BUSINESS:NON PROFIT; START DATE: 8/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST WITH REVIEW OF ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL PROCESSES, AND HELP WITH BUDGET PREPARATION; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DSSP, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 06/2004; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW STATEMENTS, WORK WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO APPROVE REPAIRS TO PROPERTY;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 75 W Lee St Ste 102, Warrenton, VA 20186RIA
CRD#: 105644
WARRENTON, VA
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 75 W Lee St Ste 102, Warrenton, VA 20186BD
CRD#: 13572
Warrenton, VA
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
WARRENTON, VA
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
WARRENTON, VA
Past
February 14, 2000 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8503
VIENNA, VA
Past
December 17, 1999 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 15, 1995 - December 8, 1999
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past
May 22, 1995 - September 8, 1995
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 22, 1995 - September 8, 1995
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado(10/29/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida(1/10/2022)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
New York(1/7/2020)
RR
South Carolina(1/4/2023)
RR
Virginia(9/3/2013)
IAR
Virginia(6/29/2023)
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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Warrenton, VA 20186TRUST BUT VERIFY
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