Larry M. Ware

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

GRAHAM, NC 27253

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CRD#: 3053841

Professional summary

Larry Milton Ware is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Graham, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Graham, North Carolina.

Larry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Larry has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) BGLW LLC DBA ENVISION WEALTH PARTNERS; POSITION: Member NATURE: DBA name for investment services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 12/23/2014; ADDRESS: 845 S Main Street, Suite 200, Graham NC 27253, United States; DESCRIPTION: My business partner and I meet with investment clients and provide advice. We work with individuals who are seeking assistance preparing for retirement, preparing for college expenses, managing income in retirement and debt control. We talk with clients periodically to review investments and the attainment of goal objectives. 2) SALVATION ARMY POSITION: Advisory Board Member NATURE: Member of 12 person Advisory Board. Attend monthly meetings INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/22/2024 ADDRESS: 812 N Anthony Street, Burlington NC 27217, United States DESCRIPTION: Participate in meetings and activities of the Board and the local organization

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 845 S Main St. Ste 200, Graham, NC 27253

RIA

CRD#: 105644

GRAHAM, NC

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 845 S Main St Suite 200, Graham, NC 27253

CRD#: 13572

GRAHAM, NC

Past

September 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

GRAHAM, NC

Past

September 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

GRAHAM, NC

Past

March 2, 2015 - September 1, 2022

IFG ADVISORY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 168012

GRAHAM, NC

Past

January 12, 2012 - February 3, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

GRAHAM, NC

Past

January 12, 2012 - September 2, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

GRAHAM, NC

Past

January 3, 2005 - December 21, 2011

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

BURLINGTON, NC

Past

January 3, 2005 - December 21, 2011

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

BURLINGTON, NC

Past

September 27, 2004 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 120471

GRAHAM, NC

Past

February 3, 2004 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 120471

DURHAM, NC

Past

June 18, 1998 - February 4, 2004

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Florida
(9/5/2025)

Georgia
(9/5/2025)

Indiana
(9/5/2025)

Maryland
(9/5/2025)

North Carolina
(9/5/2025)

IAR

North Carolina
(9/5/2025)

South Carolina
(9/5/2025)

Virginia
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/24/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/18/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/16/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 6/22/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Larry M. Ware

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Larry Milton Ware's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

IFG ADVISORY, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/24/2004

Series 63

Date: 6/18/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/16/1998

Series 26

Date: 6/22/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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