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Patricia D. Winsett

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DECATUR, AL 35603
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CRD#: 3104879
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Professional summary


Patricia Douglas Winsett, who also goes by Patricia Cherylane Douglas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Decatur, Alabama and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Decatur, Alabama.

Patricia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Patricia has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Patricia Cherylane Douglas

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) Allianz Life Insurance 1633 Broadway New York NY 10019 Independent Insurance Agent~Insurance Sales Agent 9/18/2009 4hrs~4hrs Health, Life and Variable Products 2) American General Life P.O. Box 4373 Houston TX 77210 4373 Independent Insurance Agent Insurance Sales Agent 7/20/2012 4hrs~4hrs Sales of Life Insurance related products. 3) Express Tax 2418 Old Multon Rd Decatur AL 35603 Tax Preparation/Accounting Owner/Sole Proprietor 12/11/2009 40hrs~40hrs Manager, EA, Tax Preparer 4) Illinois Mutual 300 SW Adams Peoria IL 61634 Independent Insurance Agent Insurance Sales Agent 6/22/2011 4hrs~4hrs Life, health, and variable products 5) Mass Mutual Life Ins 1295 State Street Springfield MA 01111 Independent Insurance Agent Insurance Sales Agent 4/14/2009 4hrs~4hrs Life, Health and variable products 6) Lincoln Natl Life Ins 350 Church Street Hartford CT 06103 Independent Insurance Agent Insurance Sales Agent 6/14/2011 4hrs~4hrs Life, health and variable products 7) Nationwide Life & Ann 5100 Rings Road Dublin OH 43017 Independent Insurance Agent Insurance Sales Agent 10/23/2008 4hrs~4hrs Life, Health, and variable products 8) Winsett Financial Group, Inc.10971 County Line Road, Suite E Madison AL 35758 Tax Preparation/Accounting President 1/2/2014 0hrs~0hrs Second location for services. 9) Winsett Financial Group, Inc.2418 Old Moulton Rd Decatur AL 35603 Tax Preparation/Accounting President 12/11/2009 10hrs~10hrs Manager & officer 10) GRACE RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH POSITION: Deacon Board NATURE: Participate in Budget meetings and oversight of the church financial affairs. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/15/2020 ADDRESS: 2418 Old Moulton Rd SW, Decatur AL 35603, DESCRIPTION: Attending a quarterly meeting to review financials with other board members. I have no authority for check writing or independent decisions regarding the affairs of the church.

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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: 2418 Old Moulton Rd Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DECATUR, AL
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2418 Old Moulton Rd Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
BD
CRD#: 13572
DECATUR, AL
Past

January 3, 2011 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
DECATUR, AL
Past

March 10, 2008 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DECATUR, AL
Past

January 14, 2002 - March 14, 2008

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
DECATUR, AL
Past

November 25, 1998 - December 14, 2001

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, 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
Alabama
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/18/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/7/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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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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#: 105644Decatur, AL 35603

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