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Peter G. Dao

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CRD#: 3068743
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Peter Giahao Dao, CFP®, who also goes by Peter Giahao Dao, Peter G Dao, was a registered financial professional .

Peter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Peter had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Peter Giahao Dao | Peter G Dao

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) OWNER/COACH/MENTOR/MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER/AUTHOR; NON-SECURITIES RELATED; 4 HR/WK

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 23, 2022 - February 2, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
EAST HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 23, 2022 - February 2, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EAST HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 17, 2021 - July 13, 2022

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 611
TRUMBULL, CT
Past

February 17, 2021 - July 13, 2022

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
TRUMBULL, CT
Past

March 7, 2019 - December 17, 2019

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

February 27, 2019 - December 17, 2019

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

October 27, 2017 - March 5, 2019

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 27, 2017 - March 5, 2019

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 8, 2013 - November 10, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

October 8, 2013 - November 10, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

December 12, 2012 - July 29, 2013

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MT KISCO, NY
Past

November 16, 2012 - July 29, 2013

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MT KISCO, NY
Past

July 29, 2011 - November 14, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 29, 2011 - November 14, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 2008 - May 11, 2010

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 2008 - August 1, 2008

LENOX ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 2003 - March 10, 2008

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36478
NEWTON, MA
Past

December 6, 2001 - October 8, 2003

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1999 - May 3, 2001

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 28, 1998 - July 19, 1999

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
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".
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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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/31/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 105644

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