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Chester Waggoner

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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CRD#: 3237078
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Professional summary


Chester Waggoner, who also goes by C. Michael Waggoner, Chester M Waggoner, Chester Michael Waggoner Jr, Chester Michael Waggoner, Michael Waggoner, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Gallatin, Tennessee and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Chester is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Chester has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


C. Michael Waggoner | Chester M Waggoner | Chester Michael Waggoner Jr | Chester Michael Waggoner | Michael Waggoner

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) ESTATE OF KARI ALYCE WAGGONER, EXECUTOR OF ESTATE, WIFE 2) ESTATE OF DIXIE LEE JACKSON WAGGONER, EXECUTOR OF ESTATE, MOTHER 3) ESTATE OF ARLA RUTH JACKSON, EXECUTOR OF ESTATE, AUNT 4) ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORTHODOX CHURCH, PARISH COUNCIL/BOARD, HELP CHURCH ADMINISTRATION MAKE DECISIONS 5)FARMING, SELL PRODUCTS FROM FARM LOCALLY, 50% OWNER, 5-10/HRS/WK 6) RENTAL PROPERTY, 100% OWNER, 0-1/HR/WK

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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

October 21, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 285 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066
RIA
CRD#: 105644
GALLATIN, TN
Current

October 21, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 285 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066
BD
CRD#: 15340
Gallatin, TN
Past

May 8, 2017 - October 11, 2019

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
GALLATIN, TN
Past

May 8, 2017 - October 11, 2019

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
GALLATIN, TN
Past

September 13, 2016 - May 9, 2017

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

May 28, 2010 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

April 15, 2010 - May 9, 2017

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

August 9, 2004 - June 8, 2009

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

December 15, 1999 - April 26, 2004

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

June 2, 1999 - September 7, 1999

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, 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
Alabama
(3/25/2025)
RR
Arizona
(9/20/2022)
RR
Florida
(1/31/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/29/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(5/11/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(11/14/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(9/12/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/6/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(10/21/2019)
IAR
Tennessee
(10/21/2019)
RR
Texas
(11/14/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/26/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/29/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/27/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Gallatin, TN 37066

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