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Brian W. Wilson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ROANOKE, VA 24019
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CRD#: 4137051
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Professional summary
Brian Wayne Wilson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Roanoke, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF ENTITY:Wilson Insurance & Financial Services; Yes; 3100 PETERS CREEK RD STE F; ROANOKE; VA; 24019; DBA; Owner, independent agent; 1/5/2010; 160; 160; Manage day to day operations; 2) NAME OF ENTITY: Independent Insurance Agent; Yes; 3100 PETERS CREEK RD STE F; ROANOKE; VA; 24019; fixed insurance sales; Independent Insurance Agent; 11/20/2008; 160; 160; sales of fixed insurance products; 3) NAME OF ENTITY:WILSON INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC; Yes; 3100 Peters Creek Road, Suite F; Roanoke; VA; 24018; Financial Services/dba; OWNER/DIRECTOR; 1/1/2010; 160; 8; Sale and Service Insurance, Securities and Investment Products; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC; START DATE: 04/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY PUBLIC; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZE CLIENT DOCUMENTS IN OFFICE; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HORNETS SOFTBALL, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 4471 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073, NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPORTS/BOD, START DATE: 04/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP COACH, ORGANIZE AND DIRECT TEAMS, PRACTICES, SCHEDULES, EVENTS, COACHES, AND WORK WITH PARENTS ON ISSUES; 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GREATER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT, START DATE: 7/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT DIRECTOR, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY FOR EXPENSE REPORTING AND TAX PURPOSES;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3100 Peters Creek Rd Ste F, Roanoke, VA 24019Office #2: 15 W Main Street Suite 220, Christiansburg, VA 24073Office #3: 106 South Franklin Street Suite B3, Christiansburg, VA 24073RIA
CRD#: 105644
ROANOKE, VA
Current
June 9, 2021 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 106 South Franklin Street Suite B3, Christiansburg, VA 24073Office #2: 3102-b Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019BD
CRD#: 13572
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past
June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past
April 8, 2009 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
ROANOKE, VA
Past
April 6, 2009 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
ROANOKE, VA
Past
January 6, 2009 - March 25, 2009
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past
October 27, 2008 - March 25, 2009
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past
December 11, 2006 - October 29, 2008
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past
March 7, 2006 - October 29, 2008
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past
November 7, 2001 - March 8, 2006
MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 112630
ROCK ISLAND, IL
Past
May 31, 2000 - October 4, 2001
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
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
Arizona(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida(4/3/2024)
RR
Georgia(6/9/2021)
RR
Indiana(10/1/2025)
RR
Maryland(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina(6/9/2021)
RR
Ohio(6/9/2021)
RR
South Carolina(6/9/2021)
RR
Tennessee(1/3/2025)
RR
Texas(4/22/2024)
IAR
Texas(4/22/2024)
RR
Virginia(6/9/2021)
IAR
Virginia(6/29/2023)
RR
West Virginia(6/9/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Roanoke, VA 24019TRUST BUT VERIFY
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