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Frances Worthington

Frances Worthington

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
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CRD#: 4066395
Frances Worthington

Professional summary


Frances Worthington, CFP®, who also goes by Fanci Anne Worthington, Frances A Worthington, Frances Anne Worthington, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Frances is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Frances has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Fanci Anne Worthington | Frances A Worthington | Frances Anne Worthington

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.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

June 19, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 5200 77 Center Drive Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28217
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CHARLOTTE, NC
Current

June 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 5200 77 Center Drive Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28217
BD
CRD#: 15340
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 4, 2019 - June 25, 2019

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164663
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 4, 2019 - June 25, 2019

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 9, 2018 - January 28, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 9, 2018 - January 28, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 27, 2017 - June 18, 2018

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 25, 2017 - June 18, 2018

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 20, 2009 - March 24, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 10, 2009 - March 24, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 17, 2008 - May 11, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

April 17, 2008 - May 11, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

September 15, 2006 - April 21, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 13, 2006 - April 21, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

March 15, 2002 - March 31, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 22, 2001 - January 2, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 17, 2000 - May 30, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 17, 2000 - May 30, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Alabama
(6/21/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(6/21/2019)
RR
California
(6/21/2019)
RR
Colorado
(6/21/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(6/21/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/21/2019)
RR
Florida
(6/21/2019)
RR
Georgia
(6/21/2019)
RR
Illinois
(10/26/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(6/21/2019)
RR
Maryland
(6/21/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/21/2019)
RR
Michigan
(6/21/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(10/26/2021)
RR
Nevada
(10/26/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/16/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/21/2019)
RR
New York
(6/21/2019)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/19/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(6/21/2019)
RR
Ohio
(6/21/2019)
RR
Oregon
(6/21/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/21/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(6/21/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(6/21/2019)
RR
Texas
(6/21/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/9/2023)
RR
Virginia
(6/21/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(6/21/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/26/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Charlotte, NC 28217

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