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Gregory J. Lewis

Gregory J. Lewis

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
KENMORE, NY 14217
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CRD#: 4296795
Gregory J. Lewis

Professional summary


Gregory J. Lewis, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Kenmore, New York and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Kenmore, New York.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Gregory has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) NICASTRO ACCOUNTING SERVICES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 908 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, SUITE 104, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120, TAX CONSULTANT, SEASONAL PART TIME EMPLOYEE, INCOME TAX PREPARATION, 25 HOURS/WEEK, 12H/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, SINCE 02/2020. 2) SALES OF UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5H/WEEK, 3H/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, SINCE 12/2000 3) SALES OF HEALTH INSURANCE, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5H/WEEK, 3H/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, SINCE 12/2000 4) LINCOLN LIFE POLICY, SERVICING OF POLICY ONLY, SINCE 12/2000. 5) INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT ADVISORS OF NEW YORK, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, OWNER, DBA FOR INVESTMENTS, 0-40H/WEEK, SINCE 01/2019. 6) PINE GROVE BEACH ASSOCIATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, PULASKI, NY, HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, CO-TREASURER, COORDINATE ACTIVITY OF COMMON INTEREST FOR HOMEOWNERS, RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING OF FINANCIALS AND COMPLETION OF TAX RETURNS, SINCE 07/2021, 2H/WEEK.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2005

Experience


Current

October 22, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 15 Lasalle Ave Ste 102, Kenmore, NY 14217
RIA
CRD#: 105644
KENMORE, NY
Current

October 22, 2021 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 15 Lasalle Ave Ste 102, Kenmore, NY 14217
BD
CRD#: 10358
Kenmore, NY
Past

April 7, 2009 - October 22, 2021

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

October 7, 2005 - October 22, 2021

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Kenmore, NY
Past

November 13, 2000 - October 12, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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

RR
Arizona
(1/27/2022)
RR
California
(10/22/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/22/2021)
RR
Georgia
(10/22/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(10/22/2021)
IAR
New York
(10/22/2021)
RR
New York
(10/28/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/20/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 105644Kenmore, NY 14217

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