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James M. Grandinetti

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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CRD#: 3258866
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Professional summary


James Michael Grandinetti, who also goes by James Michael Grandinetti, Jim Grandinetti, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in San Diego, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7TO, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Michael Grandinetti | Jim Grandinetti

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

April 6, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

April 6, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

April 6, 2023 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

April 6, 2023 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101
BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 24, 2023 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 10, 2008 - April 29, 2022

GURTIN MUNICIPAL BOND MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 143597
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

October 19, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 19, 2004 - June 2, 2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 21, 2001 - October 18, 2004

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 21, 2001 - December 2, 2004

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 15, 2001 - October 13, 2004

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 14, 1999 - February 6, 2001

HENNION & WALSH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25766
PARSIPPANY, 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/4/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 105644San Diego, CA 92101

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