Brian J. Zardavets

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Jacksonville, FL 32256

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CRD#: 2760607

Professional summary

Brian Joseph Zardavets, who also goes by Brian J Zardavets, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Brian has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian J Zardavets

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 29, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1099 Southside Blvd Building 1 Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Jacksonville, FL

Current

April 17, 2026 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10199 Southside Blvd, Builidng One Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256

CRD#: 13572

Jacksonville, FL

Past

November 20, 2024 - April 20, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8733

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

November 14, 2024 - April 20, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

January 17, 2020 - November 12, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

Ponte Verde, FL

Past

January 17, 2020 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

Ponte Vedra, FL

Past

February 5, 2019 - December 31, 2019

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15708

PONTE VEDRA, FL

Past

February 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

PONTE VEDRA, FL

Past

December 22, 2009 - February 6, 2019

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133358

PONTE VEDRA, FL

Past

December 22, 2009 - February 6, 2019

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

PONTE VEDRA, FL

Past

April 4, 2006 - October 19, 2009

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13787

WAYNE, PA

Past

April 4, 2006 - October 19, 2009

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

WAYNE, PA

Past

January 21, 2004 - March 31, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

CHALFONT, PA

Past

October 1, 2000 - March 31, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

February 16, 2000 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8112

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

July 6, 1998 - January 28, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

September 16, 1996 - May 13, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alabama
(4/21/2026)

California
(4/17/2026)

Connecticut
(4/21/2026)

Florida
(4/20/2026)

IAR

Florida
(4/29/2026)

Georgia
(4/20/2026)

Illinois
(4/21/2026)

Maryland
(4/30/2026)

New Jersey
(4/21/2026)

Pennsylvania
(4/22/2026)

South Carolina
(4/22/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/6/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/7/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 9/12/1998

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/13/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brian J. Zardavets

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Joseph Zardavets's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/6/1997

Series 63

Date: 10/7/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 9/12/1998

Series 7

Date: 9/13/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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