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James W. Story
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
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CRD#: 2656257
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Professional summary
James Whitney Story, who also goes by Whit Story, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fitzgerald, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fitzgerald, Georgia.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Whit Story
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) COLONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC; SINCE 08/24/2015; 133 OCILLA HWY, FITZGERALD, GA, 31750; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; FINANCIAL ADVISOR WITH SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES INC; 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH (2) COLONY WEALTH MANAGEMENT; SINCE 03/01/2001; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; OFFER INVESTMENT ADVICE AND PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS TO HELP ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS; 160 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 8 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVTIY DURING TRADING HOURS (3) COLONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC; SINCE 03/01/2001; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; PRES/CEO; SECURITIES OFFERED THROUGH SUMMIT BROKERAGE; FINANCIAL ADVISOR WITH SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, ADVISE CLIENTS IN BUILDING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS TO HELP ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS; PRES CEO, WRITE CHECKS FOR PAYROLL AND SUPPLIES; 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH (4) RENTALS; SINCE 01/01/2001; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; LANDLORD; LEASE STORAGE SPACE TO SEARS TO STORE SEARS LAWN MOWERS AND APPLIANCES; 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 12, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 133 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750RIA
CRD#: 105644
Fitzgerald, GA
Current
September 20, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 133 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750BD
CRD#: 13572
Fitzgerald, GA
Past
March 22, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
March 14, 2014 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
FITZGERALD, GA
Past
February 24, 2014 - September 20, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
FITZGERALD, GA
Past
August 9, 2006 - March 12, 2014
FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 21786
FITZGERALD, GA
Past
September 9, 2003 - August 4, 2006
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
FITZGERALD, GA
Past
September 4, 2003 - September 9, 2003
WILBANKS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40673
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past
March 2, 2001 - August 27, 2003
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
June 11, 1996 - March 5, 2001
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
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
Alabama(5/12/2021)
RR
Arkansas(9/20/2019)
RR
California(9/20/2019)
RR
Florida(9/23/2019)
RR
Georgia(9/20/2019)
IAR
Georgia(4/12/2023)
RR
Kansas(9/20/2019)
RR
Louisiana(9/20/2019)
RR
Mississippi(9/20/2019)
RR
Nebraska(9/3/2021)
RR
New Jersey(9/20/2019)
RR
New York(1/4/2024)
RR
North Carolina(9/20/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/20/2019)
RR
South Carolina(9/20/2019)
RR
Texas(9/20/2019)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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