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Mark W. Drennan

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DALLAS, TX 75251
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CRD#: 3248232
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Professional summary


Mark William Drennan is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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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. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 2001, 12HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE, AND PROPERTY & CASUALTY; 2. DEXTER & COMPANY, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR INSURANCE BUSINESS, START 03/01/1994, 20HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT; 3. FINANCIAL NETWORK, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR SECURITIES, ADVISORY, & INSURANCE BUSINESS, START 01/01/2013, >40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), REPRESENTATIVE/AGENT; 4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PAINE-DRENNAN GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 5500 PRESTON RD. SUITE 290 DALLAS, TX 75205 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE SALES START DATE: 1/2007 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MARKETING DIRECTOR BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LICENSED TEAM ASSISTANT

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 12221 Merit Dr Ste 1760, Dallas, TX 75251
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Current

May 1, 2007 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 12221 Merit Dr Ste 1760, Dallas, TX 75251
BD
CRD#: 13572
Dallas, TX
Past

October 8, 2008 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 23, 2001 - May 1, 2007

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 30, 2000 - December 21, 2000

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT

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
Oklahoma
(3/18/2010)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2007)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Dallas, TX 75251

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