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Frank A. Montesano

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CRD#: 2806790
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Frank Anthony Montesano was a registered financial professional .

Frank is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Frank had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 9, 2008 - September 4, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
VINELAND, NJ
Past

July 9, 2008 - September 4, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
VINELAND, NJ
Past

March 22, 2007 - June 3, 2008

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
EWING, NJ
Past

March 21, 2007 - June 3, 2008

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
EWING, NJ
Past

September 1, 2006 - March 22, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
MARLTON, NJ
Past

August 30, 2006 - March 22, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
MARLTON, NJ
Past

June 14, 2006 - July 11, 2006

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
GLOUCESTER, NJ
Past

May 3, 2006 - July 11, 2006

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31299
GLOUCESTER, NJ
Past

December 21, 2005 - May 5, 2006

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
OAKLYN, NJ
Past

December 21, 2005 - May 5, 2006

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
OAKLYN, NJ
Past

August 1, 2003 - December 19, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
HAMMONTON, NJ
Past

August 1, 2003 - December 19, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
HAMMONTON, NJ
Past

March 5, 2003 - August 20, 2003

BNY MELLON SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 47268
HAMMONTON, NJ
Past

December 5, 2001 - August 20, 2003

BNY MELLON SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47268
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 28, 1999 - December 5, 2001

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

October 21, 1998 - July 19, 1999

SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7246
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

January 9, 1998 - October 21, 1998

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 18, 1996 - January 21, 1998

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/27/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BANKERS SYSTEMS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | PRIMEVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | CETERA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

CRD#: 15340 / SEC#: 801-45573, 8-31826

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 First St. S. Suite 300, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 283, St. Cloud, MN 56302-0283
Phone number
(320) 656-4300
Established
Delaware since 11/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (10/9/2013)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
CASEY, SEAN PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT2156290
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HANAU, JENNIFER LEIGHVICE PRESIDENT2898698
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEY ANNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
REINHOLZ, CHRISTOPHER JONVICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF TRADING1961258
RUMMEL, LEANN RENEEMANAGER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1965155
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WEITHAUS, GWENDOLYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2445442

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

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