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Joseph D. Neary

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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CRD#: 2993505
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Professional summary


Joseph Daniel Neary, who also goes by Joseph Daniel Neary Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in San Diego, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joseph Daniel Neary Jr

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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #2: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #3: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245Office #4: 1876 Woodhaven Drive, Henderson, NV 89074
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

November 24, 2014 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #2: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

November 24, 2014 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #2: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #3: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

November 24, 2014 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #2: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

November 24, 2014 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #2: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101Office #3: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 22, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 26, 2017 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
San Diego, CA
Past

January 26, 2017 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 24, 2014 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
New York, NY
Past

January 13, 2014 - October 24, 2014

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145454
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 2013 - January 2, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2013 - January 2, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 2013 - April 15, 2013

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

March 5, 2012 - April 15, 2013

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 2010 - April 15, 2013

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 12, 2010 - April 15, 2013

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 2010 - April 15, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 13, 2006 - May 18, 2010

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 29, 2005 - October 10, 2006

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
HOBOKEN, NJ
Past

August 18, 2004 - April 30, 2005

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40596
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 7, 2003 - September 9, 2004

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

July 28, 2003 - September 9, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 1, 2002 - September 9, 2004

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 10, 2002 - August 15, 2005

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 8, 2000 - September 9, 2004

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".
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
California
(9/28/2017)
IAR
California
(6/29/2023)
RR
Nevada
(4/13/2023)
IAR
Nevada
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/2/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/22/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 105644San Diego, CA 92101

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