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George A. Giolekas

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CRD#: 3195832
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Professional summary


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George Anthony Giolekas was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. George had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

June 2, 2025 - March 3, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
NORTH OLMSTED, OH
Past

May 23, 2025 - March 3, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
NORTH OLMSTED, OH
Past

June 7, 2023 - December 3, 2024

GIRARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1834
SOUDERTON, PA
Past

April 11, 2023 - December 3, 2024

GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 39163
Olmsted Township, OH
Past

November 24, 2020 - August 6, 2021

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 24, 2020 - August 6, 2021

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 8, 2012 - November 18, 2019

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151829
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 29, 2009 - November 20, 2019

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 4, 2009 - October 2, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 21, 2005 - September 30, 2008

VICTORY CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37059
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 23, 2003 - May 18, 2005

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 6, 2002 - October 24, 2002

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 3, 2002 - July 22, 2002

FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35057
AKRON, OH
Past

January 5, 2001 - July 2, 2002

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13373
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 23, 1999 - July 11, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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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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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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