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Adam J. Chavis
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
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CRD#: 4096244
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Professional summary
Adam Joseph Chavis is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Reisterstown, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Reisterstown, Maryland.
Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Adam has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Adam Chavis & Company, P.A.~'NIR'~11905 whispering Oak Ct~Reisterstown~MD~21136~Accounting/Bookkeeping (No Tax Preparation)~Owner/Sole Proprietor~2/1/1990~160hrs~100hrs~CPA 2) Adam Chavis, Esquire~'NIR'~11905 Whispering Oak Ct~Reisterstown~MD~21136~Attorney/Legal Practice~Owner/Sole Proprietor~1/1/1988~20hrs~8hrs~Attorney 3) RP Strategies Holdings LLC~'NIR'~11905 Whispering Oak Ct~Reisterstown~MD~21136~Rental Property Owner/Management~Other~1/14/2015~2hrs~0hrs~Accounting/Tax 4) SEVEN C'S PROPERTY LLC; POSITION: Member NATURE: Family owned personal use/rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2022; 11905 Whispering Oaks Ct, Reisterstown MD 21136, Managing Member 5) DACO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION; Accounting Manager: Oversight for accounting and records for the company INVESTMENT RELATED: No; 25; 6; 09/30/2022; 7538 Old Coaling Road, Harmans MD 21076, Employee to - generate quickbooks reports review data entry into quickbooks review banking transactions review bank reconciliation discussions with management 6) SESKA PECK RAMBERG IRREVOCABLE TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Conserve and Investing Assets INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/14/2015 ADDRESS: 11905 Whispering Oak Ct, Reisterstown MD 21136, United States DESCRIPTION: Trustee
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 11905 Whispering Oak Ct, Reisterstown, MD 21136Office #2: 11905 Whispering Oaks Ct, Reisterstown, MD 21136RIA
CRD#: 105644
REISTERSTOWN, MD
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
REISTERSTOWN, MD
Past
February 15, 2012 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
REISTERSTOWN, MD
Past
February 5, 2007 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
REISTERSTOWN, MD
Past
October 1, 2001 - February 3, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 6555
REISTERSTOWN, MD
Past
September 15, 2001 - February 3, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
March 3, 2000 - September 15, 2001
HOWARD WEIL INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 30958
NEW ORLEANS, LA
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
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Delaware(9/5/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
IAR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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