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Judith L. Paulson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Bellingham, WA
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CRD#: 2872051
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Professional summary
Judith Linn Paulson, CFP®, who also goes by Judith Linn Fishel, Judith L Fishell, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bellingham, Washington and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bellingham, Washington.
Judith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Judith has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Judith Linn Fishel | Judith L Fishell
Other business activities
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(1) FIXED INSURANCE: LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PAULSON FINANCIAL SERVICES,LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT PLANNING AND INCOME TAX PREPARATION START DATE: 01/04/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/ SOLE BOARD MEMBER & EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION. APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT PLANNING, BUDGET & DEBT COUNSELING. (3) ACME PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 2054 VALLEY HWY, ACME, WA, 98220, TREASURER, START 02/01/2013, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), DEPOSIT FUNDS, BALANCE ACCOUNTS, PREPARE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & ANNUAL REPORTS; (4) WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTANTS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 2150 N. 107TH ST. STE 205, SEATTLE, WA, 98133, SECRETARY, START 06/06/2013, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), TAKE MINUTES AT CHAPTER/BOARD MEETINGS, CREATE CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA & SIGN-IN SHEETS; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WHATCOM WOMENS NETWORK ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING GROUP ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER ; START DATE: 02/2019 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BANKING, MINOR RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING ; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PAULSON FINANCIAL SERVICES,LLC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INCOME TAX PREPARATION; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/TAX PREPARER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INDIVIDUAL TAX PREPARATION; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-WHATCOM ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: P O BOX 29862 BELLINGHAM, WA 98228; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT ; START DATE: 09/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOOKKEEPING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 2950 Newmarket Street Suite 101-333, Bellingham, WA 98226RIA
CRD#: 105644
Bellingham, WA
Current
January 13, 2003 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2950 Newmarket Street Suite 101-333, Bellingham, WA 98226BD
CRD#: 13572
Bellingham, WA
Past
March 4, 2003 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past
July 10, 1998 - December 5, 2002
PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6390
RENTON, WA
Past
May 22, 1997 - June 24, 1998
TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
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
Arizona(4/30/2019)
RR
Michigan(8/27/2012)
RR
New Mexico(1/22/2020)
RR
Oregon(8/3/2011)
RR
Washington(1/13/2003)
IAR
Washington(6/29/2023)
Exams
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
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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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