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Naresh S. Patel

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ASHLAND, NH 03217
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CRD#: 2748204
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Professional summary


Naresh Shantilal Patel is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Ashland, New Hampshire and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Westford, Massachusetts.

Naresh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Naresh has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


None

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) NABED, INC.~270 LITTLETON RD UNIT 14~WESTFORD~MA~01886~Other~Other~1/1/2015~1hrs~0hrs~Promoting the cause. Attending the educational events. Conducting the board meeting. 2) DaDa Property Management Corp~270 Littleton Road Unit 14~Westford~MA~01886~Rental Property~Owner~10/1/2004~1hrs~0hrs~Maintenance of Inside of Property. Payment of Real Estate Taxes and Utility bills. 3) Bhakta Samaj USA Inc~147 Frost Rd~tyngsboro~MA~01879~Other~Other~11/10/2018~1hrs~1hrs~On a request from the executive committee advisor gives opinion with no binding effect. Advisor has no voting right or decision making 4) P&C TAX AND FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC D/B/A JAMES M REE POSITION: Partner/General Partner NATURE: Accounting Services/Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 10/18/2013 ADDRESS: 20 Main St., Unit 2, Ashland NH 03217, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Accounting and Bookkeeping services 5) JAMES M. REERA & CO. POSITION: Director/Officer NATURE: Accounting Services/Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 02/01/2013 ADDRESS: 20 Main St., Unit 2, Ashland NH 03217, United States DESCRIPTION: Supervisor Responsibility. This office is managed by other Manager Accountant. Provided need based consulting on tax issues. 6) WESTFORD TAX & FINANCIAL GROUP INC POSITION: President NATURE: Accounting Services/Tax Preparation Financial Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 170 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/02/2003 ADDRESS: 270 LITTLETON RD UNIT 14, WESTFORD MA 01886, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Preparation and Supervising the office. Financial Services and Planning 7) WESTFORD TAX SERVICES INC POSITION: Tax Preparer NATURE: Accounting Services/Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/03/2025 ADDRESS: 270 Littleton Road, Unit 14, Westford MA 01886, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Preparation

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 63 West St. Unit 1, Ashland, NH 03217Office #2: 270 Littleton Road Unit 14, Westford, MA 01886
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ASHLAND, NH
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 270 Littleton Road Unit 14, Westford, MA 01886Office #2: 20 Main St Unit 2, Ashland, NH 03217
BD
CRD#: 13572
WESTFORD, MA
Past

February 6, 2000 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Westford, MA
Past

September 13, 1996 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
WESTFORD, MA

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(9/5/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/18/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Kansas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maine
(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/19/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Vermont
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 105644Ashland, NH 03217

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