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Ralph L. Rhodes

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Greenboro, GA 30642
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CRD#: 3174600
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Professional summary

Ralph Lanier Rhodes III, who also goes by Ralph L Rhodes, Trey Rhodes, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Greenboro, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Greensboro, Georgia.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Ralph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Ralph L Rhodes | Trey Rhodes

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. Fixed insurance sales; as of 4/29/2019; Approximately 10% time spent during securities trading hours per month; Conducted at branch location; Investment relatState Representative For the Georgia State House of Representatives; Located at 228-A State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 as of0 2/14/2019; Approximately 30% Time during securities trading hours per month; Not Conducted at branch location; Not Investment related.

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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

November 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2901 Reynolds Walk Trail Suite 202, Greenboro, GA 30642
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Greenboro, GA
Current

November 4, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2901 Reynolds Walk Trail, Suite # 202 , Greensboro, GA 30642
BD
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

April 30, 2019 - November 4, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Greenboro, GA
Past

April 29, 2019 - November 4, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Greenboro, GA
Past

May 12, 2016 - May 1, 2019

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

March 24, 2016 - May 1, 2019

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

June 8, 2007 - March 31, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

January 4, 2005 - March 31, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

March 17, 1999 - January 3, 2005

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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

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Alabama
(11/4/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/4/2025)
RR
Georgia
(11/4/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(11/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(11/4/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(11/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(11/4/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/9/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/16/1999
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)

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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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Greenboro, GA 30642

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