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Gary S. Thompson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JEFFERSON, WI 53549
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CRD#: 2898386
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Professional summary


Gary Steven Thompson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Jefferson, Wisconsin and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gary has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)FOUR FORE FORTUNE, INVESTMENT CLUB, INV REL, 1115 WENZEL CT, JEFFERSON, WI 53549, PARTNER, 25% OWNERSHIP WITH 3 OTHER INDIVIDUALS, SINCE 11/2000. 2) THOMPSON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, DBA NAME FOR INVESTMENT PRACTICE - INV RELATED: 3)ASHLEYCHLOE PROPERTIES LLC, NOT INVEST REL, 219 S MAIN ST, JEFFERSON, WI, 53549, RENTAL REAL ESTATE, START 10/01/01, 1HR/WK NOT DURING TRADING HRS., OWNER. 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THOMPSON & COMPANY, S.C.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CPA FIRM; START DATE: 10/2001; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / CPA; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 34; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PERFORM TAX AND ACCOUNTING TASKS WITH LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR IRS, BILL PAY SERVICES, AND OTHER TAX MATTERS AND BUDGET COUNSELING; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JON GREEN FAMILY AUTO LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1234 GATEWAY DR, MILTON, WI 53563; NATURE OF BUSINESS: AUTOMOBILE SALES & SERVICE; START DATE: 6/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CONTROLLER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACCOUNTING SERVICES; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JEFFERSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 431 N ELIZABETH AVE, JEFFERSON, WI 53549, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 04/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .25, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: .25, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WORK ON THE BOARD WITH 4 OTHER BOARD MEMBERS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 17, 2004 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 219 S. Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549
RIA
CRD#: 105644
JEFFERSON, WI
Current

June 30, 2004 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 219 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549
BD
CRD#: 10358
Jefferson, WI
Past

June 12, 1997 - June 30, 2004

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT

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
Illinois
(11/4/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(12/2/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/30/2004)
IAR
Wisconsin
(12/17/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/21/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
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#: 105644Jefferson, WI 53549

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