JW
James E. Wilson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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CRD#: 3160105
JW
Professional summary
James Edward Wilson, who also goes by James Edward Wilson Jr, James Edward Jr Wilson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Erlanger, Kentucky and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Erlanger, Kentucky.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Edward Wilson Jr | James Edward Jr Wilson
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) ELLIOTT AND WILSON PROPERTIES POSITION: General Partner NATURE: Rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 7 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 10/27/1999 ADDRESS: 3161 Dixie Hwy, Ste A, Erlanger KY 41018, United States DESCRIPTION: Property Manager, record keeper, leasing agent 2) JAMES E WILSON CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: CPA services: Accounting, Payroll services, individual and business tax compliance, Business Consulting services, IRS representation, Notice resolution services, INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 01/01/2000 ADDRESS: 3161 Dixie Hwy Ste A, Erlanger KY 41018, United States DESCRIPTION: CPA and owner: everything. Preparer, Reviewer, submitter of tax returns, Client services, Sales, CEO, CFO, COO, IT person, public speaker. There are NO duties as it pertains to wealth management. 3) AGENTLINK POSITION: Insurance Sales Agent NATURE: Sales of various insurance products to retail and commercial customers. Insurance product types include: Health insurance and group policies. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/1999 ADDRESS: 3161 Dixie Hwy Ste A, Erlanger KY 41018, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales, submission of applications, review of coverage annually. 4) WILSONS HEN HOUSE ADVOCACY POSITION: owner NATURE: Organization to get a Backyard Chicken ordinance passed within Lakeside Park, KY. That is it there is nothing else. Once the ordinance is passed or fails the company will be closed. I am only doing this for my [REDACTED] daughter. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/17/2025 ADDRESS: 2542 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park KY 41017, United States DESCRIPTION: marketing, IT 5) JAMES E. WILSON POSITION: owner NATURE: The company I run my Financial services thru. This entity offers to the public meeting clients, investment advice, life insurance, disability, Medicare supplement, Health insurance, Mutual funds, retirement personal and business products. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2000 ADDRESS: 3161 Dixie Hwy Ste A, Erlanger KY 41018, United States DESCRIPTION: It will be running all activities related to Avantax. That is the value of the answer. Manage the office, Quality control, lead generation, product delivery, Customer service. 6) JAMES E & BETH A WILSON POSITION: Owner NATURE: Residential Rental INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/01/2014 ADDRESS: 2542 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park KY 41017, United States DESCRIPTION: Owner, property manager, record keeper, leasing agent 7) BAW CONSULTING, INC. POSITION: Officer NATURE: CPA Practice. Quality control, Sign off on returns, preparation of returns. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 03/30/2011 ADDRESS: 216 Elm Street, Ludlow KY 41018, United States DESCRIPTION: CPA is my duties and responsibilities overseeing the work. Quality control, management, preparer.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3161 Dixie Highway Ste A, Erlanger, KY 41018RIA
CRD#: 105644
ERLANGER, KY
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3161 Dixie Highway Ste A, Erlanger, KY 41018BD
CRD#: 13572
Erlanger, KY
Past
March 5, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Erlanger, KY
Past
March 5, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Erlanger, KY
Past
June 3, 2021 - December 31, 2024
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 46947
Erlanger, KY
Past
June 3, 2021 - December 31, 2024
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 46947
Erlanger, KY
Past
February 18, 2010 - June 4, 2021
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Erlanger, KY
Past
February 18, 2010 - June 4, 2021
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
ERLANGER, KY
Past
January 19, 2005 - December 31, 2009
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
VILLA HILLS, KY
Past
August 26, 2003 - December 31, 2009
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
VILLA HILLS, KY
Past
April 16, 2002 - August 20, 2003
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past
November 22, 2000 - January 16, 2002
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past
December 17, 1998 - April 3, 2000
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
Indiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/5/2025)
IAR
Kentucky(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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#: 105644Erlanger, KY 41018TRUST BUT VERIFY
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