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Donald W. Whitman
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PHOENIX, AZ,, AZ 85085
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CRD#: 2975003
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Professional summary
Donald William Whitman, who also goes by Donald W Whitman, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Phoenix, Az,, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Donald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Donald W Whitman
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) INTENTIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Financial services entity that is a result of a merger between Don Whitman, Lisa Jackson and Tiffani Davey. Currently Pittman Davey and JW Wealth Management are separate entities. They are merging to form Intentional Wealth Solutions, LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 07/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2040 W. Whispering Wind Drive, #149, Phoenix AZ 85085, United States DESCRIPTION: Providing financial services to clients 2) JW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 08/01/2009 ADDRESS: 2040 W. Whispering Wind Drive, #149, Phoenix AZ 85085, United States DESCRIPTION: Research and marketing of financial services. 3) WHITJACK2040, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: WhitJack2040, LLC owns the building that Whitman & Jackson CPAs and Intentional Wealth Solutions, LLC office in. I am a partial owner of WhitJack2040, LLC.It collects commercial rental income and pays expenses for the property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/01/2021 ADDRESS: 2040 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Suite 149, Phoenix AZ 85085, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with management of the property. 4) MARTIN AUTO MUSEUM POSITION: Board of Directors NATURE: Attend quarterly board meetings and provide input to ongoing operations. Likely spend about 12 hours per year on this activity. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2140 W Greenway Road, Phoenix AZ 85023, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend board meetings, assist with summarizing the financial results for the Martin Auto Museum, a non-profit organization. Provide feedback to the organization and other board members on various activities that the museum is involved with. 5) INDEXED ANNUITIES POSITION: Advisor NATURE: I use indexed annuities as a suitable option for various client situations that are a fit for this type of product. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/15/2024 ADDRESS: 2040 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Suite 149, Phoenix AZ 85085, United States DESCRIPTION: This is an additional investment alternative for certain clients. I complete any necessary appointment paperwork and satisfy education requirements for various companies prior to doing so. My responsibility is to evaluate suitability and that the benefits are a fit for my clients. 6)Whitman & Jackson CPAs, PC; OWNER; ; NIR; ; 08/01/2009;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2040 W. Whispering Wind Dr Suite 149, Phoenix, Az,, AZ 85085RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHOENIX, AZ,, AZ
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2040 W. Whispering Wind Dr Suite 149, Phoenix, AZ 85085BD
CRD#: 13572
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
PHOENIX, AZ,, AZ
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
September 2, 2009 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
August 5, 2009 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
September 25, 2002 - August 10, 2009
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
ANTHEM, AZ
Past
January 23, 1998 - October 26, 1999
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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
Arizona(9/5/2025)
IAR
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
Montana(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
RR
South Dakota(9/18/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington(9/23/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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