JG
Jim G. Germer
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BRADENTON, FL 34210
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CRD#: 2979127
JG
Professional summary
Jim Gerald Germer is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bradenton, Florida and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Bradenton, Florida.
Jim is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Jim has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JIM G. GERMER, CPA PA DBA JIM GERMER FINANCIAL CORPORATION INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION START DATE: 1/1995 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX, ACCOUNTING, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES APX # OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX # OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER DUTIES: SOLICITING BUSINESS, TAX, ACCOUNTING, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 2)NFP ORGS-BD MBR. 3) JIM GERMER FINANCIAL CORP; INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; START 7/2015; 10-60 HOURS/WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; OWNER 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JG GERMER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION START DATE: 1/2017 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CREATIVE MEDIA SERVICE, JOURNALISM, INVESTMENT WRITING, CULTURAL, TRAVEL, BUSINESS MEDIA APX # OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX # OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER DUTIES: SOLICITING BUSINESS, GENERAL DUTIES 5) NAME: PALMA SOLA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR OFFICE CONDO POSITION: MANAGER START DATE: 2/2006 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 DUTIES: PAY BILLS AND DO INSURANCE FOR PROPERTY 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SARAOTA TEMPLE EMANU-EL BROTHERHOOD; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 151 S MCINTOSH ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34232; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 7/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CORRESPONDING SECRETARY; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SEND EMAILS TO BROTHERHOOD MEMBERS ABOUT EVENTS, NEWS, AND BROTHERHOOD VOLUNTEERING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 8, 2004 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3655 Cortez Rd W Ste 110, Bradenton, FL 34210RIA
CRD#: 105644
BRADENTON, FL
Current
June 30, 2004 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 3655 Cortez Rd W Ste 110, Bradenton, FL 34210BD
CRD#: 10358
Bradenton, FL
Past
April 30, 1999 - October 29, 2004
HOCHMAN & BAKER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105560
BRADENTON, FL
Past
December 4, 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
Colorado(1/2/2020)
RR
Florida(7/2/2004)
IAR
Florida(7/8/2004)
RR
Georgia(6/30/2004)
RR
Illinois(6/23/2011)
RR
Massachusetts(12/4/2012)
RR
Michigan(6/23/2011)
RR
New York(1/11/2007)
RR
North Carolina(5/12/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/15/2014)
RR
Tennessee(1/26/2024)
Exams
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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