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Diarra K. Williams

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DALLAS, TX
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CRD#: 2767283
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Professional summary


Diarra Koro Williams, CFP®, who also goes by Diarra Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Diarra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Diarra has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Diarra Williams

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) GOLDEN GIFT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: Manager NATURE: Provide advice and financial services, strategies and solutions to individuals, corporations. We provide financial planning, investments, insurance, legacy planning, mediation, and business advisory services. Advice or services are provided on anhourly, by project, monthly, quarterly, subscription service or based on an assets under management basis. The company sells insurance products for asset and income protection. The insurance products include life, disability, long term care, group life, business overhead expense insurance and fixed annuities on a commission basis. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 08/11/2022 ADDRESS: 806 Glen Oaks Blvd, Dallas TX 75232, United States DESCRIPTION: I am involved with managing the day to day operations of the business. This includes providing financial advice and services to clients and prospects, developing marketing and sales strategy for new prospects and clients, insuring the company is fiscally compliant and responsible, identifying potential CPA tax advisor partnerships for tax planning, and speaking on basic financial literacy topics.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Dallas, TX
Past

October 17, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Dallas, TX
Past

October 17, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Dallas, TX
Past

August 24, 2021 - August 19, 2022

CWM, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155344
Southlake, TX
Past

August 19, 2021 - June 17, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
COLLEYVILLE, TX
Past

January 4, 2019 - August 18, 2021

TEXAS CAPITAL BANK PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 298422
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 2, 2019 - August 11, 2021

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
Dallas, TX
Past

January 6, 2015 - December 31, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 2, 2015 - December 31, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Dallas, TX
Past

February 5, 2010 - March 31, 2014

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 10, 2009 - March 31, 2014

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 16, 2006 - June 20, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 16, 2006 - June 20, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 2, 2004 - November 2, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 13, 2003 - November 1, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

May 13, 2002 - December 11, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 19, 1999 - June 14, 2000

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 6, 1997 - July 22, 1997

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14343
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

July 17, 1996 - November 14, 1996

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI

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
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/18/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/27/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Dallas, TX

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