PJ
Paula R. Johnston
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
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CRD#: 3175240
PJ
Professional summary
Paula Renae Johnston, who also goes by Paula Renae Cockerham, Paula Renae Crawford, Paula Renae Fitzwater, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Paula is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Paula has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Paula Renae Cockerham | Paula Renae Crawford | Paula Renae Fitzwater
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) PROSPERITY NETWORK OF ADVISORS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 08/2024, PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL DIRECTION AND MANAGEMENT; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ; START DATE: 10/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 10955 Lowell Ave Ste 900 910, 920, 100, And 200, Overland Park, KS, 66210RIA
CRD#: 105644
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Current
June 18, 2019 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 10955 Lowell Ave Ste 900 910, 920, 100, & 200, Overland Park, KS, 66210BD
CRD#: 10299
Overland Park, KS
Past
June 18, 2019 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
September 18, 2017 - June 14, 2019
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past
September 18, 2017 - June 14, 2019
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past
July 25, 2012 - September 22, 2017
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
July 25, 2012 - September 22, 2017
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
January 10, 2012 - July 18, 2012
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
January 10, 2012 - July 18, 2012
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
September 7, 2009 - February 1, 2010
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past
September 19, 2007 - February 1, 2010
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past
September 19, 2007 - January 9, 2012
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
September 19, 2007 - January 9, 2012
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
March 28, 2005 - September 5, 2007
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past
September 16, 2003 - March 28, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past
March 11, 1999 - September 5, 2007
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
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(8/13/2019)
RR
Alaska(8/13/2019)
RR
Arizona(8/13/2019)
RR
Arkansas(8/13/2019)
RR
California(8/13/2019)
RR
Colorado(8/13/2019)
RR
Connecticut(8/13/2019)
RR
Delaware(8/13/2019)
RR
District of Columbia(8/13/2019)
RR
Florida(8/13/2019)
RR
Georgia(8/13/2019)
RR
Hawaii(8/13/2019)
RR
Idaho(8/13/2019)
RR
Illinois(8/13/2019)
RR
Indiana(8/13/2019)
RR
Iowa(8/13/2019)
RR
Kansas(6/18/2019)
IAR
Kansas(3/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky(8/13/2019)
RR
Louisiana(8/13/2019)
RR
Maine(8/13/2019)
RR
Maryland(8/13/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(8/13/2019)
RR
Michigan(8/13/2019)
RR
Minnesota(8/13/2019)
RR
Mississippi(8/13/2019)
RR
Missouri(6/18/2019)
RR
Montana(8/13/2019)
RR
Nebraska(8/13/2019)
RR
Nevada(8/13/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(8/13/2019)
RR
New Jersey(8/13/2019)
RR
New Mexico(8/13/2019)
RR
New York(8/13/2019)
RR
North Carolina(8/14/2019)
RR
North Dakota(8/13/2019)
RR
Ohio(8/13/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(8/13/2019)
RR
Oregon(8/13/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/13/2019)
RR
Rhode Island(8/13/2019)
RR
South Carolina(8/13/2019)
RR
South Dakota(8/13/2019)
RR
Tennessee(8/13/2019)
RR
Texas(8/13/2019)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(8/13/2019)
RR
Vermont(8/13/2019)
RR
Virginia(8/13/2019)
RR
Washington(8/13/2019)
RR
West Virginia(8/13/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(8/13/2019)
RR
Wyoming(8/13/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Overland Park, KS 66210TRUST BUT VERIFY
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