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Edward J. Sokolosky

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CRD#: 430187
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Edward Joseph Sokolosky, who also goes by Ed Sokolosky, Edward Joseph Sokolosky Mr., Edward Sokolosky, was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Edward had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 1, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ed Sokolosky | Edward Joseph Sokolosky Mr. | Edward Sokolosky

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 - NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC DBA UCFA, LLC, UNITED CAPITAL, UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT, UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING & UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM REGISTERED WITH THE SEC POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 04/10/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISOR PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO ITS CLIENTS, INCLUDING DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE�WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES DBA UNITED CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH AND ANNUITIES 3. BUILDING RENTAL(JACKSON SQUARE); OWNER;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; P.O. BOX 532228, HARLINGEN, TX 78553;BEGAN 2005; 12 HOURS PER MONTH WITH NONE DURING TRADING; LANDLORD DUTIES AND PAPERWORK. 4. GLADYS PORTER ZOO BOARD; COMMITTEE MEMBER;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; P.O. BOX 532228, HARLINGEN, TX 78553; BEGAN 1/20/2012; LIMITED HOURS; TRAVEL, BUDGET, EDUCATION, RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE. 5. ROTARY CLUB ENDOWMENT; COMMITTEE MEMBER;INVESTMENT RELATED; 305 E JACKSON SUITE 101 HARLINGEN, TX 78550; HARLINGEN, MEMBER; BEGAN 1/01/2013; ONE HOUR PER QUARTERLY INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; ATTENDS QUARTERLY MEETINGS. 6. BUILDING RENTAL; OWNER NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;317 E JACKSON , HARLINGEN, TX 78550; BEGAN JULY 2013; 4 HOURS PER MONTH WITH NONE DURING TRADING; SOLD BUILDING. 7. NOTARY PUBLIC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HARLINGEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 312 TYLER , HARLINGEN, TX, 78550 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CIVIC START DATE: 01/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VOTES AT MEETINGS, REVIEW CHAMBER FUNCTIONS AND ATTEND CHAMBER EVENTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

November 1, 2017 - August 20, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

April 10, 2015 - August 26, 2022

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

April 10, 2015 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

May 18, 2010 - April 13, 2015

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

March 18, 2010 - April 13, 2015

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

March 17, 2010 - March 30, 2010

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

January 1, 2008 - March 16, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

January 1, 2008 - March 16, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

October 9, 2002 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
HARLINGEN, TX
Past

September 4, 1973 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
HARLINGEN, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/21/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 10/25/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/25/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/20/1982
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS

CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC - ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (6/1/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
COAXUM, KOFI SULEVICE PRESIDENT5150018
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
GOOLEY, THOMAS ANDREWMANAGER4526760
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYPRESIDENT AND MANAGER2272183
STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT3038963
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4780880

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,956
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,651,447,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event2
Arbitration15

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Company Information


CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

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