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Joseph P. Dimino

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692
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CRD#: 4036159
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Professional summary


Joseph P Dimino, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mission Viejo, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Mission Viejo, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, 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) STATE BAR OF CA CLIENT SECURITY FUND COMMISSION POSITION: Committee Member (Volunteer) NATURE: The Client Security Fund (CSF) of the State of California provides restitution to clients who were victims of attorney theft. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2020 ADDRESS: 23120 Alicia Parkway, Suite 200, Mission Viejo CA 92692, United States DESCRIPTION: I am one of five Client Security Fund Commission members who review tentative decisions, objections, supporting materials, and the administrative records for CFF applications. The Commission makes legal determinations about whether a matter qualifies for reimbursement. These decisions are a final legal adjudication and constitute the State Bar's final action on the application for reimbursement. 4) FIXED INDEXED ANNUITIES POSITION: Registered Rep NATURE: Fixed Indexed Annuity Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: 23120 Alicia Parkway, Suite 200, Mission Viejo CA 92692, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling fixed indexed annuities to clients who may qualify for this type of product if it fits into their retirement plan. 5) Dimino Braunsen & Associates; Owner/Sole Proprietor; Tax Preparation/Accounting; NIR; 120; 01/01/2000; Costa Mesa CA 92627; Owner of Tax firm

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2022

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 23120 Alicia Parkway Suite 221-f, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 23120 Alicia Parkway Suite 200, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
BD
CRD#: 13572
Mission Viejo, CA
Past

January 5, 2015 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

November 18, 2011 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Mission Viejo, CA
Past

September 4, 2009 - November 18, 2011

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

June 6, 2000 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

December 13, 1999 - June 5, 2000

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, 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".
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
California
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/5/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/12/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 105644Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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