Brian K. Potok

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

FAIRFIELD, CT 06824

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CRD#: 4295975

Professional summary

Brian Kenneth Potok is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fairfield, Connecticut and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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NAME OF ENTITY:RETIREMENT INCOME RESOUCES, LLC; Yes; 1275 POST ROAD SUITE A17; FAIRCHILD; CT; 06824; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; INVESTMENT ADVISOR; 2/20/2018; 150; 125; DBA FOR SALE OF SECURITIES PRODUCTS|

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1261 Post Rd, Ste 100, Fairfield, CT 06824

RIA

CRD#: 105644

FAIRFIELD, CT

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1261 Post Rd, Ste 100, Fairfield, CT 06824

CRD#: 13572

Fairfield, CT

Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

February 27, 2018 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

FAIRFIELD, CT

Past

February 20, 2018 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

FAIRFIELD, CT

Past

August 15, 2014 - November 16, 2017

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 169804

CONCORD, CA

Past

December 3, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

July 31, 2008 - November 16, 2017

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

TRUMBULL, CT

Past

April 1, 2008 - November 20, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

December 12, 2007 - April 1, 2008

ASSETMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 37583

PLEASANT HILL, CA

Past

April 20, 2006 - August 1, 2008

GENWORTH FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA

CRD#: 105771

STAMFORD, CT

Past

August 3, 2004 - March 30, 2006

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

STAMFORD, CT

Past

April 2, 2004 - December 6, 2007

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

STAMFORD, CT

Past

December 6, 2000 - March 25, 2004

GE INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 32087

STAMFORD, CT

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Colorado
(6/9/2021)

Connecticut
(6/9/2021)

IAR

Connecticut
(6/29/2023)

Florida
(6/10/2021)

Massachusetts
(6/9/2021)

New York
(6/9/2021)

North Carolina
(4/8/2022)

Vermont
(8/16/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/26/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/5/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	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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Brian K. Potok

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Kenneth Potok's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

ASSETMARK, INC.

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

ASSETMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

GENWORTH FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

GE INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 11/26/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/5/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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