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Mary E. Disher
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980
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CRD#: 2600626
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Professional summary
Mary Elizabeth Disher, CFP®, who also goes by Mary Elizabeth Bailey, Mary Bailey, Mary Elizabeth Bock, Mary Elizabeth Whidden, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Port Charlotte, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Mary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Mary has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mary Elizabeth Bailey | Mary Bailey | Mary Elizabeth Bock | Mary Elizabeth Whidden
Other business activities
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1. JAMES AND MARY DISHER; SINCE 06/01/2009; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; OWNER; SPOUSE OF REG REP OWNS SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (5). SPOUSE, JAMES DISHER, HANDLES DAY TO DAY DUTIES REGARDING PROPERTY ISSUES AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PROPERTIES. RECORDING/BOOKKEEPING DONE BY REG REP WHICH USUALLY REQUIRES 1-2 HRS PER WK & IS COMPLETED NOT DURING TRADING HRS (SATURDAY OR SUNDAY). DUTIES INCLUDE RECORDING OF RENT RECEIPTS, PAYMENT OF BILLS, RECONCILIATION OF BANK STATEMENTS; 4 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, LESS THAN 1 HR SPENT ON ACTIVITY DURING TRADING HRS 2 GIRL SCOUTS OF GULF COAST FLORIDA; SINCE 12/01/2009; 4780 CATTLEMAN ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233; COMMITTEE MEMBER; MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF 5-6 MEMBERS. DUTIES INCLUDE REVIEWING THE ANNUAL AUDIT WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NO INVESTMENT DECISIONS OR ADVICE ARE INVOLVED WITH THIS POSITION. 1 HR/MONTH, LESS THAN 1 HR/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. 3. TOASTMASTERS INT'L; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME ADDRESS AS REGISTERED BRANCH; NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORG. THAT TEACHES PUBLIC SPEAKING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS; VP PUBLIC RELATIONS; 07/01/2019; KEEPING THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT ACTIVITIES AND GENERATE POSITIVE AWARENESS FOR THE BRAND 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 2/2022 APX # OF HRS PER WK: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE: INSURANCE AGENT DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES,&LONGTERMCARE; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UNITED WAY OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 17831 MURDOCK CIRCLE STE A PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 04/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PANEL MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ON PANEL THAT REVIEW CHARITIES REQUESTING FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY, PANEL DOES NOT DETERMINE FUNDING AMOUNT TO CHARITIES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
June 1, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1502 Kings Hwy Ste 300, Port Charlotte, FL 33980RIA
CRD#: 105644
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Current
September 20, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past
May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
April 17, 2020 - April 24, 2020
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 16, 2009 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past
April 24, 2009 - September 20, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past
January 18, 2001 - April 29, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Past
January 11, 2001 - April 29, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Past
October 4, 2000 - February 14, 2001
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past
October 2, 1996 - September 7, 2000
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 9, 1995 - August 21, 1996
BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, 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".
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
Alabama(9/20/2019)
RR
Arizona(9/20/2019)
RR
Connecticut(9/20/2019)
RR
Florida(9/21/2019)
IAR
Florida(6/1/2023)
RR
Georgia(1/21/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/20/2019)
RR
Iowa(9/20/2019)
RR
Kentucky(4/6/2021)
RR
Maine(9/20/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(9/21/2019)
RR
Minnesota(9/20/2019)
RR
Missouri(9/20/2019)
RR
Montana(9/20/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(9/20/2019)
RR
North Carolina(9/20/2019)
RR
Ohio(7/22/2025)
RR
South Carolina(5/15/2020)
RR
Virginia(9/20/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(9/20/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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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