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Joe A. Sanchez

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CHICAGO, IL 60629
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CRD#: 2945231
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Professional summary


Joe Alexander Sanchez, who also goes by Medina, Joe Alexander Sanchez Medina, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Summit, Illinois.

Joe is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Joe has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Medina | Joe Alexander Sanchez Medina

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 5, 2018 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 6155 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CHICAGO, IL
Current

January 5, 2018 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 7447 W 63rd St, Summit, IL 60501Office #2: 3521 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609Office #3: 615 W 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616Office #4: 6316 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636Office #5: 5400 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632Office #6: 6155 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
BD
CRD#: 15340
Summit, IL
Past

March 17, 2014 - January 8, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 17, 2014 - January 8, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 15, 2013 - January 31, 2014

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 15, 2013 - January 31, 2014

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 29, 2011 - January 8, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CICERO, IL
Past

September 29, 2011 - January 8, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CICERO, IL
Past

March 18, 2011 - September 30, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BURBANK, IL
Past

March 18, 2011 - September 30, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BURBANK, IL
Past

April 5, 2010 - March 15, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - March 15, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 20, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 21, 2003 - April 8, 2005

VISION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46609
ROSEMONT, IL
Past

March 14, 2003 - April 23, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 18, 2000 - February 4, 2003

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 1, 2000 - April 17, 2000

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13373
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 16, 1999 - January 1, 2000

INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7685
FRANKLIN PARK, IL
Past

November 6, 1997 - August 10, 1998

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
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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
California
(8/14/2020)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/9/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/5/2018)
IAR
Illinois
(1/5/2018)
RR
Indiana
(6/13/2024)
RR
Missouri
(6/10/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/8/2018)
IAR
Texas
(1/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/3/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Chicago, IL 60629

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