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Javier J. Cardenas

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
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CRD#: 4133195
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Professional summary


Javier Jaime Cardenas, CFP®, who also goes by Javier J Cardenas, Javier Cardenas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Elk Grove, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Elk Grove, California.

Javier is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Javier has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Javier J Cardenas | Javier Cardenas

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) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner NATURE: We have a second home that is occasionally rented out short-term, mostly weekenders. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 8867 Saddlehorn Ct, Elk Grove CA 95624, United States DESCRIPTION: We monitor the property managerwho collects rent and remits on a monthly basis net of expenses, property manager maintains the home. 2) JAVIER J. CARDENAS, CFP PLAN FOR THE BEST POSITION: Owner NATURE: Working with prospects/clients to determine their financial goals and risk tolerance and offer suitable solutions. All products will be sold through Avantax. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/03/2023 ADDRESS: 8867 Saddlehorn Ct, Elk Grove CA 95624, United States DESCRIPTION: Working with prospects/clients to determine their financial goals and risk tolerance and offer suitable solutions. Gather client information, analyze their goals and objectives, available assets, liabilities, and offer investment / insurance solutions. All products will be sold through Avantax.?

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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: 2003

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 9295 E. Stockton Blvd. Ste 20, Elk Grove, CA 95624
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ELK GROVE, CA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Elk Grove, CA
Past

April 4, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Elk Grove, CA
Past

April 3, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Elk Grove, CA
Past

November 29, 2017 - April 11, 2023

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6220
Roseville, CA
Past

November 29, 2017 - April 11, 2023

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
Roseville, CA
Past

September 6, 2005 - December 1, 2017

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 6, 2005 - December 1, 2017

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 26, 2000 - September 12, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SAN FRANCISC, CA
Past

March 20, 2000 - September 12, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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

RR
Arizona
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/29/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/31/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 105644Elk Grove, CA 95624

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