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Paul J. Ritchie
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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CRD#: 3247208
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Professional summary
Paul James Ritchie, who also goes by Paul J Ritchie, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Hagerstown, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Paul J Ritchie
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ORRSTOWN BANK DBA ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: BANK POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR START DATE: 05/03/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND TRUST OFFICER (2) FIXED INSURANCE - LIFE AND ANNUITIES (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOPE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 123 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD, SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH; START DATE: 2/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CORPORATE TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP TO PREPARE BUDGET; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 628 BRAD ST, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257 NATURE OF BUSINESS: POWER OF ATTORNEY START DATE:02/2007 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: HOLDER LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR 3 FAMILY MEMBERS ; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EDWIN D MARTIN & JUDITH M MARTIN PRIVATE FOUNDATION ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 301 MCCROSSEN DRIVE, FAYETTEVILLE, PA 17222 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ; START DATE: 10/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 PR YEAR ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 PR YEAR ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: APPROVE CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM FOUNDATION ;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1020 Professional Ct, Hagerstown, MD 21740Office #2: 990 Lincoln Way East, Suite 1, Chambersburg, PA 17201RIA
CRD#: 105644
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Current
August 25, 2006 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1020 Professional Ct, Hagerstown, MD 21740Office #2: 990 Lincoln Way East, Suite 1, Chambersburg, PA 17201BD
CRD#: 13572
Hagerstown, MD
Past
August 10, 2017 - August 17, 2020
WHEATLAND ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 105026
Chambersburg, PA
Past
October 10, 2006 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 19, 2004 - September 8, 2006
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 146
GRANTHAM, NH
Past
January 13, 2003 - July 13, 2004
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
October 14, 1999 - July 13, 2004
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
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".
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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
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(8/25/2006)
RR
Colorado(8/25/2006)
RR
Connecticut(1/2/2025)
RR
Florida(8/25/2006)
RR
Georgia(1/2/2025)
RR
Idaho(1/3/2017)
RR
Illinois(10/20/2008)
RR
Indiana(1/6/2016)
RR
Kansas(1/2/2025)
RR
Kentucky(1/2/2024)
RR
Maryland(8/25/2006)
IAR
Maryland(6/29/2023)
RR
Minnesota(8/25/2006)
RR
Montana(1/6/2016)
RR
New Jersey(8/25/2006)
RR
New York(8/25/2006)
RR
North Carolina(5/19/2025)
RR
Ohio(8/25/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/25/2006)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/29/2023)
RR
South Carolina(5/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee(5/1/2020)
RR
Utah(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington(1/2/2013)
RR
West Virginia(5/11/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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#: 105644Hagerstown, MD 21740TRUST BUT VERIFY
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