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Lyn E. Adams
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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CRD#: 2640119
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Professional summary
Lyn Early Adams JR, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lyn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Lyn has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADAMS FINANCIAL ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 01/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / FINANCIAL ADVISOR / CFP ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 35 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OBTAIN AND SERVICE CLIENTS. FINANCIAL EDUCATOR CREATING, TEACHING AND COUNSELING ON FINANCIAL TOPICS ; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADAMS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE INSURANCE SALES ; START DATE: 02/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: LIFE INSURANCE AGENT / BUSINESS CONSULTANT ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2-5 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2-5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPLETE, PROCESS AND SERVICE INSURANCE APPLICATIONS. BUSINESS CONSULTING WHEN APPLICABLE ; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CAROLINA ELITE BASKETBALL INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMPETITIVE YOUTH BASKETBALL, YOUTH OUTREACH START DATE: 04/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COACH APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 TO 15 NONE DURING TRADING HOURS: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COACH YOUTH BASKETBALL, TEAM PRACTICE AND ORGANIZE TOURNAMENTS. BOARD MEMBER. TEAM FUNDRAISING. ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR TEAM. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFECHANGE MINISTRIES LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 TO 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 TO 4 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, VACATION RENTALS AND SHORT TERM LEASES ; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE ; START DATE: 02/2019 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE AND LONG TERM CARE ; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINEST BASKETBALL ACADEMY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3707 GARRETT RD, DURHAM, NC 27707; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BASKETBALL ACADEMY; START DATE: 11/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/DIRECTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERALL OPERATION OF THE ACADEMY;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2002
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 4141 Park Lake Ave Ste 120, Raleigh, NC 27612RIA
CRD#: 105644
RALEIGH, NC
Current
November 26, 2001 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4141 Park Lake Ave Ste 120, Raleigh, NC 27612BD
CRD#: 13572
Raleigh, NC
Past
July 16, 2002 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 7, 1995 - November 27, 2001
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(1/6/2020)
RR
Arizona(1/6/2020)
RR
California(10/4/2005)
RR
Colorado(6/14/2013)
RR
District of Columbia(6/3/2014)
RR
Florida(11/26/2001)
RR
Georgia(11/26/2001)
RR
Hawaii(1/3/2011)
RR
Idaho(11/3/2020)
RR
Indiana(1/6/2020)
RR
Louisiana(9/17/2010)
RR
Maine(1/3/2024)
RR
Maryland(1/6/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(9/25/2006)
RR
Michigan(11/27/2007)
RR
Minnesota(1/6/2020)
RR
Missouri(1/4/2016)
RR
New Hampshire(3/22/2019)
RR
New Jersey(8/16/2011)
RR
New York(1/25/2006)
RR
North Carolina(11/26/2001)
IAR
North Carolina(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio(1/6/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/1/2011)
RR
South Carolina(11/26/2001)
RR
Tennessee(5/8/2008)
RR
Texas(4/30/2004)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont(1/26/2023)
RR
Virginia(11/26/2001)
RR
Washington(1/3/2011)
RR
Wisconsin(1/6/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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
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CRD#: 105644Raleigh, NC 27612TRUST BUT VERIFY
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