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John B. Bargmann

THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
San Ramon, CA 94583
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CRD#: 2648467
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Professional summary


John Bradley Bargmann, who also goes by Brad Bargmann, J. Brad Bargmann, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES located in San Ramon, California and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Ramon, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Bargmann | J. Brad Bargmann

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) LIFE, HEALTH, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE SALES AS COMPONENT OF INVESTMENT/ADVISORY BUSINESS; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MICKI RAINEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: MARTINEZ, CA, NATURE OF BUSINESS: SCHOLARSHIP FUND, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 3.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 09/02 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONDUCTING PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING ; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 719 GRANDVIEW DR. MARTINEZ CA 94563 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 10/2016 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DUPLEX RENTAL PROPERTY ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view John Bradley Bargmann's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 18, 1999 - Present

THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 2000 Crow Canyon Place Suite 430, San Ramon, CA 94583
RIA
CRD#: 104557
San Ramon, CA
Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN RAMON, CA
Current

June 13, 1996 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2000 Crow Canyon Pl Ste 430, San Ramon, CA 94583
BD
CRD#: 13572
San Ramon, CA
Past

February 21, 2002 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
Pleasant Hill, CA
Past

August 25, 1995 - June 21, 1996

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
California
(6/18/1996)
IAR
California
(6/18/1999)
RR
Colorado
(9/30/2022)
RR
Georgia
(11/16/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(1/19/2005)
RR
Idaho
(8/30/2006)
RR
Nevada
(2/9/2000)
RR
New Mexico
(3/30/2007)
RR
Oregon
(5/24/2006)
RR
Texas
(12/7/2012)
IAR
Texas
(9/10/2013)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont
(12/21/2015)
RR
Virginia
(11/18/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/24/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/11/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 105644San Ramon, CA 94583

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