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Brian T. Walker

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CRD#: 2634171
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brian Thomas Walker, CFP®, who also goes by Brian Walker, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian Walker

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

December 4, 2019 - April 6, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHENIX CITY, AL
Past

December 4, 2019 - April 6, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
PHENIX CITY, AL
Past

August 30, 2018 - December 3, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
PHENIX CITY, AL
Past

August 2, 2018 - December 3, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
PHENIX CITY, AL
Past

February 2, 2011 - May 12, 2014

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
AUBURN, AL
Past

February 2, 2011 - May 12, 2014

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
AUBURN, AL
Past

October 30, 2002 - February 3, 2011

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14023
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

October 18, 2002 - February 3, 2011

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14023
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

April 6, 2002 - October 28, 2002

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 5, 2001 - April 6, 2002

INTL CUSTODY & CLEARING SOLUTIONS INC.

BD
CRD#: 23952
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 30, 2000 - December 12, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 1997 - March 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 21, 1995 - January 3, 1996

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 1995 - January 3, 1996

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/29/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 105644

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