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Jeffrey T. Williams

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
TAMPA, FL 33602
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CRD#: 4260515
JW

Professional summary

Jeffrey Thomas Williams, who also goes by Jeff T Williams, Jeffrey T Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Tampa, Florida and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Jeffrey has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Jeff T Williams | Jeffrey T Williams

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. GTE INSURANCE, LLC & GTE TITLE, LLC, PRESIDENT, NO SALES, OVERSEES THE GROUP 2. CO-OWNER OF PINE RIDGE EVENTS, LLC; EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS OWNED WITH SPOUSE; FINANCIALS AND INVOICING; 1 HR/WK; ADD: CO-OWNER OF EL JEFE GUITARS, LLC 3. OWNED WITH SPOUSE; BUILD CUSTOM GUITARS; CO-OWNER OF THE BEAR AND THE BLONDE, LLC 4. OWNED WITH SPOUSE; HOLDING COMPANY FOR BUSINESSES, REAL ESTATE, AND PROPERTY

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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®
None

Experience

Current

August 13, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 711 E Henderson Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
RIA
CRD#: 105644
TAMPA, FL
Current

August 8, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 711 E Henderson Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
BD
CRD#: 15340
Tampa, FL
Past

November 15, 2017 - July 19, 2019

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
MARCO ISLAND, FL
Past

November 13, 2017 - July 19, 2019

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
MARCO ISLAND, FL
Past

October 4, 2016 - November 16, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

September 30, 2016 - November 16, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

December 16, 2013 - October 14, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

December 16, 2013 - October 14, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

February 7, 2012 - December 17, 2013

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
REVERE, MA
Past

February 7, 2012 - December 17, 2013

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
REVERE, MA
Past

December 7, 2005 - February 9, 2012

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
PERRYSBURG, OH
Past

December 5, 2005 - February 9, 2012

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
PERRYSBURG, OH
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 31, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 31, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 10, 2002 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

July 10, 2002 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 5, 2002 - July 5, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

October 13, 2000 - July 5, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, 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".
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

IAR
Florida
(8/13/2019)
RR
Florida
(8/20/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/3/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/26/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/12/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 2/19/2014
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/4/2003
General Securities Principal Examination
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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Tampa, FL 33602

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