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Donald M. Kohnstamm
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BUFFALO, NY 14220
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CRD#: 273359
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Professional summary
Donald Maro Kohnstamm, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Don Kohnstamm, Donald M Kohnstamm, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Buffalo, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Buffalo, New York.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1968. Donald has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Don Kohnstamm | Donald M Kohnstamm
Other business activities
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(1) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 09/1963, 15HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DESMON & KOHNSTAMM, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE , START DATE: 03/2009, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / OWNER, 15HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES AND SERVICE OF INSURANCE; (3) NOTARY PUBLIC IN NEW YORK STATE, 0 HOURS, SINCE 10/1985; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT; START DATE: 07/2018; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE SETTLEMENTS THROUGH WELCOME FUNDS, INC.; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2640 NORTH FOREST RD. #200, GETZVILLE, NY 14068; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; START DATE: 01/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:MANAGEMENT COMMIITTEE MEMBER AND GOVERNANCE CHAIRPERSON ; (6) TRUSTEE OF LIFE INSURANCE TRUST FOR DAUGHTER, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, LIFE INSURANCE IRREVOCABLE TRUST, START 2001, 0HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), TRUSTEE; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 2640 NORTH FOREST RD., GETZVILLE, NY 15058, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 05/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARTICIPATE IN QUARTERLY BOARD MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE IN PERIODIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 670 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220RIA
CRD#: 105644
BUFFALO, NY
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3635 Genesee Str Ste 200, Buffalo, NY 14225BD
CRD#: 13572
Buffalo, NY
Past
March 31, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
March 25, 2009 - September 3, 2013
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
BUFFALO, NY
Past
January 1, 2004 - March 27, 2009
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2004
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past
November 4, 1986 - April 20, 1989
SG EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17900
Past
August 27, 1984 - October 21, 1986
TNE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14560
Past
March 8, 1977 - January 1, 1996
OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7360
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 26, 1968 - March 8, 1977
CNA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 163
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
California(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia(1/2/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
Missouri(4/1/2022)
RR
New Jersey(7/18/2017)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
IAR
New York(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina(1/2/2019)
RR
Ohio(9/3/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/3/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/2/1967
Registered Representative ExaminationSRO 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
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Buffalo, NY 14220TRUST BUT VERIFY
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