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Robert J. Hetherington

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
ISELIN, NJ 08830
CRD#: 3152318
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Robert J HetheringtonCETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Professional summary

Robert J Hetherington, who also goes by Robert J Hetherington, Robert Joseph Hetherington, Robert Hetherington, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Iselin, New Jersey and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Iselin, New Jersey.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Robert J Hetherington | Robert Joseph Hetherington | Robert Hetherington

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

April 20, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 485 Us Highway 1 South Bldg C Suite 120, Iselin, NJ 08830
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ISELIN, NJ
Current

April 20, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 485 Us Highway 1 South Bldg C; Suite 120, Iselin, NJ 08830
BD
CRD#: 15340
ISELIN, NJ
Past

February 8, 2023 - April 22, 2026

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
MARLTON, NJ
Past

February 8, 2023 - April 22, 2026

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Marlton, NJ
Past

February 8, 2023 - April 22, 2026

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
MARLTON, NJ
Past

January 6, 2021 - February 13, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

January 4, 2021 - February 13, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

March 29, 2017 - January 12, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

March 27, 2017 - January 12, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

July 5, 2016 - January 3, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
FLANDERS, NJ
Past

June 8, 2016 - January 3, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
FLANDERS, NJ
Past

November 8, 2013 - June 20, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

September 12, 2007 - September 17, 2009

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 2005 - August 29, 2007

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 2002 - October 11, 2005

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 2001 - October 31, 2002

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

December 9, 1999 - May 15, 2001

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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
Florida
(4/20/2026)
RR
Maine
(4/20/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(4/20/2026)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/20/2026)
RR
New York
(4/20/2026)
RR
Ohio
(4/20/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/20/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/29/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/7/2013
General Securities Representative Examination
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)

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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Iselin, NJ 08830

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