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Albert S. Cooper
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
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CRD#: 2735684
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Professional summary
Albert Shabazz Xi-amaru Cooper III, who also goes by Albert Cooper III, Albert Cooper, Albert Shabazz XI-amaru Cooper III, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in El Segundo, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.
Albert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Albert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Albert Cooper Iii | Albert Cooper | Albert Shabazz Xi-Amaru Cooper Iii
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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ALBERT COOPER DJ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 2033 E 3RD STREET 2E LONG BEACH, CA 90814 NATURE OF BUSINESS: DJ START DATE: 06/2009 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DJ, PROVIDE MUSIC, SOUND SYSTEMS FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, EVENTS, AREA LOUNGES 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KELLER WILLIAMS SILICON BEACH ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 13724 FIJI WAY, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE ; START DATE: 05/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REAL ESTATE AGENT ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST IN SALES, OPEN HOUSES, MARKETING, QUALIFYING BUYERS, AND FOLLOW-UP ; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SXC TRUST, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RESEARCH, START DATE: 11/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESEARCHING HERITAGE AND GENEALOGY REPORTING; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SXC GENEALOGY, SXC HEALTH & WELLNESS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ANCESTRY & HEALTH, START DATE: 07/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 7, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESEARCH FAMILY ANCESTRY, SALES OF DIET SUPPLEMENTS, HEALTH CONSULTING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245RIA
CRD#: 105644
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current
January 9, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245BD
CRD#: 13572
El Segundo, CA
Past
February 14, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
January 28, 2008 - September 28, 2012
ZECCO TRADING, INC.
BD
CRD#: 135398
GLENDALE, CA
Past
August 27, 1998 - January 3, 2008
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past
August 7, 1996 - September 8, 1998
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past
April 30, 1996 - June 13, 1996
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
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
Arizona(1/3/2019)
RR
Arkansas(1/5/2023)
RR
California(1/9/2013)
IAR
California(6/29/2023)
RR
Colorado(6/8/2020)
RR
Connecticut(7/13/2020)
RR
District of Columbia(1/5/2023)
RR
Florida(10/30/2019)
RR
Georgia(7/13/2020)
RR
Illinois(7/13/2020)
RR
Indiana(2/9/2022)
RR
Iowa(1/5/2023)
RR
Kansas(1/5/2023)
RR
Kentucky(1/5/2023)
RR
Louisiana(1/5/2023)
RR
Maryland(2/9/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(1/3/2019)
RR
Michigan(1/5/2023)
RR
Minnesota(1/5/2023)
RR
Missouri(1/5/2023)
RR
Nebraska(4/22/2020)
RR
Nevada(6/8/2020)
RR
New Jersey(1/5/2023)
RR
New Mexico(1/3/2019)
RR
North Carolina(6/8/2020)
RR
North Dakota(1/5/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(1/5/2023)
RR
Oregon(6/8/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/3/2019)
RR
South Dakota(1/5/2023)
RR
Tennessee(7/13/2020)
RR
Texas(6/8/2020)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(1/5/2023)
RR
Virginia(1/5/2023)
RR
Washington(6/8/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(7/13/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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