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Mary E. Williams

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
VIENNA, VA 22182
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CRD#: 3038511
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Professional summary


Mary Elizabeth Williams, who also goes by Elizabeth Williams Novak, Elizabeth W Turner, Elizabeth Williams Turner, Katherine Elizabeth Williams, Mary Helen Williams, Mary Helen Elizabeth Williams, Mary Helen Elizabeth Williams Turner, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Vienna, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Vienna, Virginia.

Mary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Mary has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Elizabeth Williams Novak | Elizabeth W Turner | Elizabeth Williams Turner | Katherine Elizabeth Williams | Mary Helen Williams | Mary Helen Elizabeth Williams | Mary Helen Elizabeth Williams Turner

Other business activities


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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: 8391 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 203, Vienna, VA 22182
RIA
CRD#: 105644
VIENNA, VA
Current

October 21, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8391 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 203, Vienna, VA 22182
BD
CRD#: 13572
Vienna, VA
Past

October 21, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 24, 2020 - October 5, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Vienna, VA
Past

September 23, 2020 - October 5, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Vienna, VA
Past

January 2, 2020 - September 22, 2020

SEIA

RIA
CRD#: 108163
Tyson's Corner, VA
Past

August 5, 2019 - September 15, 2020

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
TYSONS CORNER, VA
Past

April 15, 2008 - March 24, 2011

SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137610
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

April 20, 1998 - April 5, 2001

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA

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
(6/20/2023)
RR
Colorado
(6/20/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(5/1/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/21/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/20/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/21/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(6/20/2023)
RR
New York
(6/20/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(6/20/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/20/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/10/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/27/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/20/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/21/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/30/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/3/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
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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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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Vienna, VA 22182

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