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Damon E. Ladd-thomas
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Alpharetta, GA
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CRD#: 3137568
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Professional summary
Damon Eric Ladd-thomas SR, who also goes by Damon Eric Ladd, Damon Eric Laddthomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Damon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Damon has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Damon Eric Ladd | Damon Eric Laddthomas
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 09/2003 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JOHNS CREEK ADVISORS, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2015 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CEO APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 35 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGING OUR SECURITIES BRANCH OFFICE. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BNI-UP JOHNS CREEK; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING; START DATE: 9/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHAPTER PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONDUCTING MEETINGS AND GENERAL CHAPTER NETWORKING MEMBERSHIP DUTIES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 11138 State Bridge Road Suite 125a, Johns Creek, GA 30022RIA
CRD#: 105644
Alpharetta, GA
Current
October 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 11138 State Bridge Road Suite 125, Johns Creek, GA 30022BD
CRD#: 13572
Johns Creek, GA
Past
January 25, 2007 - October 23, 2024
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past
January 12, 2007 - October 23, 2024
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past
October 13, 2003 - January 9, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
DULUTH, GA
Past
October 3, 2003 - January 9, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
DULUTH, GA
Past
November 10, 1998 - October 21, 1999
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
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(1/10/2025)
RR
California(10/21/2024)
RR
Connecticut(3/26/2025)
RR
Florida(10/21/2024)
RR
Georgia(10/21/2024)
IAR
Georgia(10/28/2024)
RR
New Jersey(10/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina(10/21/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina(3/12/2025)
RR
Texas(10/21/2024)
IAR
Texas(10/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(10/21/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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