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Adam S. Palas

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JUNO BEACH, FL 33408
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CRD#: 3060115
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Professional summary


Adam Senra Palas, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Juno Beach, Florida and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Stuart, Florida.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Adam has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRIDGE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL PLANNING, TAX, AND ACCOUNTING START DATE: 9/2008 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CPA & CFP APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAXES AND ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL PLANNING 2) SAND CONSULTING; 1293 SE MADISON AVE STUART, FL; S CORP PASS THROUGH; PRESIDENT SINCE 1/2006; 0 HRS/WK; NO DUTIES: 3) J FISCHER & ASSOC; 3300 PGA BLVD #990 PALM BEACH GARDENS FL; TAX OFFICE; SHAREHOLDER SINCE 12/05; 0 HRS/WK; NO DUTIES: 4) ADAM PALAS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS; NOTARY SERVICES; START 2/2010; LESS THAN 1 HOUR/WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NOTARY PUBLIC 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2010 NW PINE TREE WAY, STUART, FL 34994; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 08/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FILING TAX RETURNS & COMPLINIG BUDGETS & WRITING CHECK (WITH 2 REQUIRED SIGNERS), AS WELL AS DEPOSITING FUNDS RECEIVED BY PTA; 6)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DALIGI.COM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2010 NW PINE TREE WAY, STUART, FL 34994; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATION; START DATE: 01/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER & DEVELOPER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DEVELOPING THE APP FOR FUTURE ROLLOUT; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DALIGI PROMOTIONS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS; START DATE: 11/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FUTURE ADVERTISING FOR THE PASS THRU CORPORATION; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 119 SW 6TH STREET LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 08/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASS THRU ENTITY FOR BUILDING OWNERSHIP;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

May 19, 2009 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 13700 Us Highway 1 Suite 104, Juno Beach, FL 33408Office #2: 119 Sw 6th St, Stuart, FL 34994
RIA
CRD#: 105644
JUNO BEACH, FL
Current

October 1, 2008 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 119 Sw 6th St, Stuart, FL 34994Office #2: 13700 Us Highway 1 Suite 104, Juno Beach, FL 33408
BD
CRD#: 10358
Stuart, FL
Past

January 27, 2003 - September 23, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 18, 2001 - December 2, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
STUART, FL
Past

January 13, 2001 - December 2, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Alabama
(2/23/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(8/12/2019)
RR
Delaware
(6/8/2015)
RR
Florida
(10/1/2008)
IAR
Florida
(5/19/2009)
RR
Georgia
(8/6/2014)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2014)
RR
Michigan
(7/3/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/15/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/29/2017)
RR
New York
(10/1/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(8/6/2019)
RR
Ohio
(6/29/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/2/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(1/29/2019)
RR
Texas
(3/6/2019)
IAR
Texas
(2/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/24/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/14/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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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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#: 105644Juno Beach, FL 33408

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