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Brian A. Johnson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SIOUX CITY, IA 51101
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CRD#: 2617488
BJ

Professional summary


Brian Alan Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Sioux City, Iowa and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.) SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH WESTERN SOUTHERN, CENTRAL FINANCIAL GROUP, AND THE ACHIEVEMENT GROUP. 2.) ABILITY TO REFER BUSINESS TO THE TRUST/WEALTH MANAGEMENT AREA OF THE BANK. TRUST/WEALTH MANAGEMENT AREA COMPENSATES FOR SUCH REFERRALS. 3.) OWNER OF FARMLAND; RENT OUT TO LOCAL FARMERS

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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

January 21, 2014 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 601 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SIOUX CITY, IA
Current

October 16, 2009 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 601 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51101Office #2: 122 Central Avenue Nw, Orange City, IA 51041
BD
CRD#: 15340
Sioux City, IA
Past

October 16, 2009 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

April 4, 2008 - October 28, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SIOUX CITY, IA
Past

March 26, 2003 - April 3, 2008

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SIOUX CITY, IA
Past

November 27, 1995 - March 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 28, 1995 - November 28, 1995

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
COLUMBUS, OH

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
(10/4/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(7/31/2018)
RR
California
(2/25/2011)
RR
Colorado
(3/15/2011)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2020)
RR
Illinois
(9/18/2013)
RR
Iowa
(10/16/2009)
IAR
Iowa
(1/21/2014)
RR
Kansas
(1/19/2012)
RR
Maryland
(11/30/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/6/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(9/6/2016)
RR
Missouri
(5/20/2013)
RR
Nebraska
(11/17/2009)
RR
Nevada
(2/12/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(6/10/2024)
RR
Oregon
(11/30/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(5/20/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(10/16/2009)
RR
Texas
(7/21/2010)
IAR
Texas
(12/1/2020)
RR
Washington
(11/5/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/24/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Sioux City, IA 51101

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