George X. Escobar

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

COVINA, CA 91723

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CRD#: 2926076

Professional summary

George Xavier Escobar, who also goes by George X Escobar, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Covina, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Covina, California.

George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. George has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

George X Escobar

Other business activities

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1) XAVIER CONSULTING POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: I will offer investment planning, financial planning, estate planning, retirement planning, tax consulting, and tax planning services. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 06/17/2024 ADDRESS: 628 Shoppers Ln, Covina CA 91723, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with clients, review investment performance, discuss best ways to file for tax savings. Discuss the goals of the client. Also talk about their retirement plan and life in retirement. 2) FIRSTWAY INSURANCE SERVICE INC POSITION: Agent NATURE: In interviewing prospective clients and doing my discovery if there is a health insurance gap or no medical insurance I suggest a Private Health Plan, Covered California, and Medicare. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 06/20/2011 ADDRESS: 628 Shoppers Ln, Covina CA 91723, United States DESCRIPTION: I only deal with the health care if the question comes up or upon discovery with potential client or existing clients.Meet with clients, help clients find proper health insurance coverage and plan design.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 628 Shoppers Lane, Covina, CA 91723

RIA

CRD#: 105644

COVINA, CA

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 628 Shoppers Lane, Covina, CA 91723

CRD#: 13572

Covina, CA

Past

June 24, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

Covina, CA

Past

June 24, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

Covina, CA

Past

June 5, 2017 - June 26, 2024

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 46214

COVINA, CA

Past

November 11, 2014 - June 26, 2024

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

COVINA, CA

Past

January 14, 2014 - November 11, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA

Past

September 13, 2011 - January 9, 2013

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

SAN DIMAS, CA

Past

October 13, 2009 - August 2, 2011

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA

Past

May 25, 2004 - November 25, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ONTARIO, CA

Past

May 24, 2004 - November 25, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 26, 2003 - December 19, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

January 2, 2003 - June 17, 2003

ATLAS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 20991

SAN LEANDRO, CA

Past

December 21, 1998 - December 9, 2002

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

CRD#: 193

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

September 15, 1997 - December 8, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(9/5/2025)

California
(9/5/2025)

IAR

California
(9/5/2025)

Florida
(9/5/2025)

Georgia
(9/5/2025)

South Carolina
(9/5/2025)

Texas
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Texas
(9/5/2025)

Washington
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/3/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/11/2009

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/12/2009

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/12/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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George X. Escobar

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

ATLAS SECURITIES, LLC

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/3/2017

Series 63

Date: 11/11/2009

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/12/2009

Series 7

Date: 9/12/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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