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Gary L. Kusak
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SHINER, TX 77984
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CRD#: 2768536
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Professional summary
Gary Lee Kusak, who also goes by Gary Kusak, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Shiner, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Shiner, Texas.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Gary has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gary Kusak
Other business activities
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(dba) KUSAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT; Investment Related; 503 N Avenue F, Shiner, TX 77984; Insurance and Investments; Owner/Adviser; Start Date 10/2021; 80 hours per month, more or less, with the majority of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; Offer securities and insurance products to prospects and clients. >> KUSAK FARMS; Non-Investment Related; Residence; Farming; Owner/Manager; Start Date 03/1995; 20 hours per month; Farming, cattle, poultry production. >> GARY KUSAK - MUSICIAN; Non-Investment Related; Residence; Other; Owner; Start Date 05/2011; 10 hours per month; Musician for weddings, parties and social events. >> OIL/GAS LEASING; Non-Investment Related; Residence; Other; Mineral Owner; Start Date 09/2013; No hours per month; My property has been pooled into a drilling unit for oil/gas production. >> SHINER HILLSIDE GUESTHOUSE; Non-Investment Related; Residence; Other; Owner; Start Date 05/2011; 10 hours per month; Bed and breakfast repair/maintenance.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 503 N Avenue F, Shiner, TX 77984RIA
CRD#: 105644
SHINER, TX
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 503 N Avenue F, Shiner, TX 77984BD
CRD#: 13572
Shiner, TX
Past
April 30, 2012 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Shiner, TX
Past
April 30, 2012 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Shiner, TX
Past
January 6, 2012 - May 8, 2012
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
SHINER, TX
Past
January 6, 2012 - May 8, 2012
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
SHINER, TX
Past
May 13, 2010 - January 6, 2012
INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139233
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 12, 2002 - January 6, 2012
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
SHINER, TX
Past
September 3, 1996 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
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
Colorado(3/19/2025)
RR
New Mexico(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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