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Eric D. Sandowsky

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MANALAPAN, NJ 07726
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CRD#: 3232035
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Professional summary


Eric Douglas Sandowsky is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Eric has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND PINNACLE FCU DBA LEGACY WEALTH ADVISORS/LEGACY WEALTH PLANNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: CREDIT UNION POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP:REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 07/29/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AT CREDIT UNION; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ERIC & DONNA SANDOWSKY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 300 WILD TURKEY WAY, APT. 258, HAMBURG, NJ 07419; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 03/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 HOUR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE RENTAL. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA LEGACY WEALTH ADVISORS/LEGACY WEALTH PLANNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 07/30/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FIXED INSURANCE BUSINESS 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT; START DATE: 1/2022; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE SETTLEMENTS THROUGH WELCOME FUNDS, INC.; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 12/2022, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASS MUTUAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 1295 STATE STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01111, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE:01/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL/INSURANCE PLANNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FIXED INSURANCE SALES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 29 Plaza 9, Manalapan, NJ 07726
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MANALAPAN, NJ
Current

October 3, 2016 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 800 Tennent Rd 2nd Fl Ste 2, Manalapan, NJ 07726
BD
CRD#: 10299
Manalapan, NJ
Past

October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

April 7, 2015 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

April 7, 2015 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

February 26, 2014 - April 14, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

May 26, 2004 - April 14, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

March 16, 2004 - April 28, 2004

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 17, 2001 - April 28, 2004

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

August 10, 2001 - October 9, 2001

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

June 30, 1999 - July 24, 2001

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, 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
California
(10/3/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(10/3/2016)
RR
Delaware
(1/8/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2016)
RR
Iowa
(10/7/2022)
RR
Maryland
(10/3/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/28/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/3/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(10/10/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/3/2016)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/21/2024)
RR
New York
(10/3/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(10/25/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/10/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/3/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(9/27/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/14/2021)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah
(10/25/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/3/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Manalapan, NJ 07726

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