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Sandy Magid
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
NOVATO, CA 94949
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CRD#: 3138610
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Professional summary
Sandy Magid, who also goes by George A Magid, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Novato, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Novato, California.
Sandy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Sandy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
George A Magid
Other business activities
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1) COOK PARTNERS I, LLC POSITION: Minority investor NATURE: The commercial building acquired will be leased to a single tenant. The tenant manufactures products in the life sciences/biotech industry. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/01/2012 ADDRESS: Petaluma CA, DESCRIPTION: Investor only (to date). 2) GAM ENTERPRISES POSITION: OWNER NATURE: PROPRIETORSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1980 ADDRESS: Novato CA, DESCRIPTION: Income tax services 3) LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO POSITION: Sales agent NATURE: Provides LTD group policies. Policy was recommended to my CPA firm by Diana Schmidt of DI<C Ins with Plus Group. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2015 ADDRESS: Omaha NE DESCRIPTION: My firm wishes to provide group long term disability insurance to our eligible employees. 4) MAGID WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, ANNUITIES AND INSURANCE THRU 1ST GLOBAL NATURE: WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: Novato CA , DESCRIPTION: MEET WITH CLIENTS, POTENTIAL CLIENTS FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS. ANALYZE CLIENT NEEDS, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PORTFOLIO DESIGNS. MEET WITH 3RD PARTY WHOLESALERS PARTNERING WITH 1ST G. 5) SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE ALTA TRUST POSITION: Successor Trustee NATURE: Irrevoc Trust INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 TRADING HOURS: 1 START: 03/22/2002 ADDRESS: Novato CA , DESCRIPTION: As successor trustee, I make all final decisions related to the investments and conduct of the trust according to the provisions of the trust 6) MAGID ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION, APC (FORMERLY MAGID STROUD ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION, APC) POSITION: PRESIDENT/CPA NATURE: CPA PRACTICE INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 03/14/2004 ADDRESS: Ste 200, Novato CA DESCRIPTION: TAX PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES; BUSINESS CONSULTING, ETC. 7) TRUSTEE FOR THE JOEL ALAN AUSLEN FAMILY TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Irrevoc trust INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 TRADING HOURS: 1 START: 07/18/1991 ADDRESS: Ste 200, Novato CA DESCRIPTION: Duties as stated under terms of trust. 8) BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MARIN COUNTY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL POSITION: Member - Board of Directors, President NATURE: Organization composed of professionals who expend a significant amount of their business lives in the areas of estates and trusts. Affiliated with the National Council of Estate Planners. Holds five meetings a year and has speakers related to all aspects of estate planning. INV RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2017 ADDRESS: P O Box 750, Fairfax CA DESCRIPTION: As President, the primary responsibility is to see that all other members of the board of directors are carrying out their assigned duties, preside over the general membership meetings (5 per year), prepare the agenda's for the board meetings, assign specific duties, work with the organizations paid administrator for meeting notifications, membership issues and all other issues which may become necessary during the fiscal year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018. 9)"ROTARY CLUB OF TERRA LINDA FOUNDATION (1); SECRETARY; ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS, TAKE THE FORMAL MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION, DISCUSS ISSUES WHICH COME BEFORE THE BOARD AND VOTE ON ANY MATTERS WHICH REQUIRE A FORMAL VOTE BY THE BOARD.; NIR; 0; 07/01/2019; P. O. BOX 6682 SAN RAFAEL CA 94903; SEE RESPONSE TO ITEM 3 ABOVE. ON OCTOBER 1, 2019, THE ROTARY CLUB OF TERRA LINDA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP HELD IT'S ANNUAL MEETING. I WAS ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 3 YEAR TERM RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2019 THRU JUNE 30, 2022."
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 10 Commercial Blvd Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949RIA
CRD#: 105644
NOVATO, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 10 Commercial Blvd Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949BD
CRD#: 13572
NOVATO, CA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
NOVATO, CA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
NOVATO, CA
Past
December 3, 1999 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
NOVATO, CA
Past
January 13, 1999 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
NOVATO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(9/5/2025)
IAR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
Exams
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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Novato, CA 94949TRUST BUT VERIFY
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