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Mccarthy Crenshaw
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082
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CRD#: 3244970
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Professional summary
Mccarthy Crenshaw III is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Mccarthy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Mccarthy has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. Fixed insurance sales; as of 11/12/2025; 5% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch location; Investment related. 2. Owner, PA Financial, LLC; a private entity established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business; as of 9/02/2020; 5% time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch; Investment related. 3. Owner, Physicians Advantage, LLC; asset protection service scheduling; as of 2012; 5% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch location; Not investment related 4. Owner, MC3 Holdings, LLC; private entity established as a holding company for tax purposes; as of 1/13/2012; 1% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch location; Investment related. 5. Co-owner, 3010 South 3rd St., LLC; an entity created for the purpose of owning office real estate at 3010 South 3rd St., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, as of 03/28/2022; 2% time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch; Investment related.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 21, 2020 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 238 Ponte Vedra Park Drive Suite 103 Ste 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082RIA
CRD#: 105644
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Current
September 8, 2022 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 3010 S 3rd St Ste A, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250BD
CRD#: 10299
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Current
November 17, 2025 - Present
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
Office #1: One University Office Park 29 & 95 Sawyer Road, Waltham, MA 02453RIA
BD
CRD#: 8032
Waltham, MA
Past
June 21, 2012 - November 12, 2020
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Past
November 16, 2007 - July 2, 2012
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 32444
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past
November 13, 2007 - September 8, 2022
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past
September 25, 2006 - October 18, 2007
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
September 19, 2006 - October 18, 2007
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
June 29, 2006 - September 6, 2006
QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 14754
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
July 1, 2004 - May 19, 2006
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13787
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
June 24, 2004 - May 19, 2006
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
December 7, 2001 - June 28, 2004
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
IAR
Florida(10/21/2020)
RR
Florida(9/8/2022)
RR
Georgia(9/8/2022)
RR
Maryland(9/8/2022)
RR
North Carolina(9/8/2022)
RR
South Carolina(9/8/2022)
RR
Texas(9/8/2022)
IAR
Texas(11/3/2022)
RR
Virginia(9/8/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral 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
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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#: 105644Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082TRUST BUT VERIFY
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