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Robert W. Downing

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
VALENCIA, CA 91355
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CRD#: 2620904
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Professional summary


Robert Wayne Downing is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Valencia, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Valencia, California.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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) Fiduciary Appointment-Trustee~'NIR'~27955 Smyth Drive, Suite 104~Valencia~CA~91355~3/14/2001~2hrs~1hrs~Oversee that trust funds are taken care of in prudent manner, write checks for any trust expenses as well as distributions required by the beneficiary 2) Bisys /CRUMP Insurance Services~'NIR'~2233 Watt Ave, Suite 50~Sacramento~CA~95825~Independent Insurance Agent~Insurance Sales Agent~1/1/2010~1hrs~1hrs~fixed insurance products only 3) Downing Tax & Financial Svc.~'NIR'~27955 Smyth Drive Suite 104~Valencia~CA~91355~Accounting Services/Tax Preparation~Owner~11/23/1983~80hrs~80hrs~I am the owner so I get to do everything for tax returns to HR to taking out the trash. 4) RENTAL PROPERTY VALENCIA CA POSITION: Owner/Sole Proprietor NATURE: Rental Property Owner/Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2008; ADDRESS: 25784 Covala Court, Valencia CA 91355, manage rental property.

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 28001 Smyth Drive Ste 109, Valencia, CA 91355
RIA
CRD#: 105644
VALENCIA, CA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 27955 Smyth Drive Suite #104, Valencia, CA 91355
BD
CRD#: 13572
VALENCIA, CA
Past

August 23, 2002 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
VALENCIA, CA
Past

July 17, 1995 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
VALENCIA, CA

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Idaho
(9/5/2025)
RR
Iowa
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maine
(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Utah
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Valencia, CA 91355

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