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Edward T. Foltz
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CARO, MI 48723
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CRD#: 3093905
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Professional summary
Edward Thomas Foltz, CFP®, who also goes by Ed Foltz, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Caro, Michigan and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Flint, Michigan.
Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ed Foltz
Other business activities
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(1) FRANKENMUTH SCHUHPLATTLER LLC, 1600 N DEHMEL FRANKENMUTH MI 48734, PREFORM TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN DANCE, START 10/2006, 2HR/WK (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FRS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. DBA RUMMEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FRS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: C CORP FOR TAX REPORTING PURPOSES AND USED TO HOLD DBA'S; START DATE: 09/2017; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / SECRETARY / TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTAIN CURRENT LEGAL STANDING WITH STATE OF MICHIGAN, SIGN AND FILE TAX DOCUMENTATION; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INACTIVE ENTITY / DBA HELD SHOULD NEED FOR IT ARISE; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / SECRETARY / TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NONE AT THIS TIME; (5) FRANKENMUTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, P.O. BOX 368 FRANKENMUTH, MI, 48734, NON-PROFIT, STARTED 01/2020, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD OF GOVERNORS, APX 2 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND GOALS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN EDUCATION, PROMOTION AND GROWTH (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INCOME PLANNING SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 127 FRANCONIAN DR S FRANKENMUTH MI 48734; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 1/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FILED WITH STATE OF MICHIGAN, NOT CURRENTLY OPERATING; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RUMMEL BENEFITS GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE ; START DATE: 09/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / PRESIDENT / TREASURER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20-25 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20-25 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FIXED LIFE, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, LTC, DISABILITY, HEALTH INSURANCE ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2007
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1100 East Caro Road, Caro, MI 48723Office #2: 522 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734Office #3: 2501 S Dye Road Suite D, Flint, MI 48532Office #4: 4884 Gratiot Road Suite 15, Saginaw, MI 48638RIA
CRD#: 105644
CARO, MI
Current
December 14, 2006 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 2501 S Dye Road Suite D, Flint, MI 48532Office #2: 4884 Gratiot Road Suite 15, Saginaw, MI 48638Office #3: 1100 East Caro Road, Caro, MI 48723Office #4: 522 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734BD
CRD#: 10299
Flint, MI
Past
April 15, 2010 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
VASSAR, MI
Past
March 20, 2001 - December 15, 2006
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
FRANKENMUTH, MI
Past
February 23, 1999 - March 9, 2001
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 31, 1998 - March 9, 2001
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
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
Arizona(1/5/2023)
RR
California(8/30/2018)
RR
Florida(1/3/2011)
RR
Georgia(2/8/2019)
RR
Illinois(1/2/2025)
RR
Indiana(6/1/2018)
RR
Kentucky(1/3/2020)
RR
Louisiana(6/3/2024)
RR
Michigan(12/14/2006)
IAR
Michigan(3/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota(1/3/2020)
RR
North Carolina(3/26/2019)
RR
Ohio(1/4/2023)
RR
Oregon(7/25/2023)
RR
South Carolina(2/28/2020)
RR
Tennessee(8/29/2017)
RR
Texas(1/2/2025)
IAR
Texas(8/9/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(1/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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