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Benjamin J. Fernandez
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
TUCSON, AZ 85718
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CRD#: 4268064
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Professional summary
Benjamin John Fernandez is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Tucson, Arizona and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Benjamin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE 08/2021, INSURANCE AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WILDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 08/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FERNANDEZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 07/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / PRESIDENT / FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DM50, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 3405 S FIFTH ST, DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ 85707, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 05/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, LESS THAN 1 HOURS PER WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SUPPORT INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER CIVIC LEADER PROGRAM, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: TINKER AFB AFSC HEADQUARTERS 72ND AIR WING, TINKER AFB, OK 73145, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 06/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CIVIC LEADER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP CREATE A TWO-WAY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS BETWEEN AFSC LEADERSHIP AND DMAFB (AMARG
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1610 E River Rd #116, Tucson, AZ 85718RIA
CRD#: 105644
TUCSON, AZ
Current
August 6, 2021 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 1610 E River Rd #116, Tucson, AZ 85718BD
CRD#: 10299
Tucson, AZ
Past
August 6, 2021 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
TUCSON, AZ
Past
August 27, 2018 - August 6, 2021
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110476
Phoenix, AZ
Past
August 23, 2018 - August 6, 2021
BBVA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 27060
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
November 7, 2013 - August 20, 2018
GREENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 38747
TUCSON, AZ
Past
October 22, 2013 - August 20, 2018
GREENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP
BD
CRD#: 38747
TUCSON, AZ
Past
May 16, 2013 - October 16, 2013
BBVA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 27060
PEORIA, AZ
Past
August 17, 2011 - October 16, 2013
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110476
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
August 10, 2006 - July 15, 2011
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 17086
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
November 3, 2005 - May 16, 2013
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
BD
CRD#: 17086
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
December 31, 2001 - November 8, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
RALEIGH, NC
Past
November 30, 2000 - November 8, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(8/6/2021)
IAR
Arizona(3/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota(8/6/2021)
RR
Texas(8/6/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
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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