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Mark D. Ross

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
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CRD#: 3254829
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Professional summary


Mark D Ross, who also goes by Mark David Ross, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark David Ross

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) 55 CONGRESS ST. CONDO ASSOCIATIO POSITION: Board of Director NATURE: 55 Congress St. Condo Assoc., is responsible for maintaining the common areas and elements of the property. This includes managing the finances, vendors, repair, to improve the quality of life for the owners. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/14/2021; 55 Congress St., Portsmouth NH 03801, Us; My activity as a board member is to enforce the rules drafted by the 55 Congress St. Condo Assoc., assist in establishing a sound fiscal policy, contribute to the development of the annual budget, plan for the future of the condominium members, and when necessary consult with expert condo lawyers in protection of the members and property. 2) DBA ROSS FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: President NATURE: Ross Financial Services provides financial products to individuals and businesses, to help them grow, protect, and optimize their financial resources. Nature of services provided, advisory, investment & portfolio management, insurance services, wealth management, estate planning and retirement services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 12/17/2018; 155 Fleet Street, Suite 208.5, Portsmouth NH 03801, US; As President, my role is focused on client satisfaction, building strong, long-lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. I'm responsible for keeping our clients informed and engaged in the financial services process. I promptly provide regular updates regarding portfolio changes, market updates, and many other client related data. In addition to the aforementioned, I'm responsible for tracking revenue, paying expenses, and with a focus on sustainable, solid growth.

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 155 Fleet Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 155 Fleet Street Suite 208.5, Portsmouth, NH 03801
BD
CRD#: 13572
Portsmouth, NH
Past

January 4, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Portsmouth, NH
Past

December 20, 2018 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Portsmouth, NH
Past

March 27, 2018 - December 18, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

April 12, 2011 - April 3, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SIDNEY, NY

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

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Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maine
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/13/2011
Uniform Combined State 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#: 105644Portsmouth, NH 03801

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