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Garrett J. Merrill
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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CRD#: 4306692
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Professional summary
Garrett James Merrill, who also goes by Garrett J. Mason, Garrett J. Merrill, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in San Diego, California.
Garrett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Garrett has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Garrett J. Mason | Garrett J. Merrill
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 7807 CANTELLA STREET, CARLSBAD, CA, 92009, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RELIGIOUS, START DATE: 08/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELDER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSIGHT OF CHURCH PERSONNEL, REVIEW COMP AND ANNUAL REVIEWS. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BOY SCOUT TROOP 709; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 490 S MELROSE DR, VISTA, CA 92081; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 8/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE CHAIR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2-4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2-4; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS & PLAN EVENTS FOR THE TROOP;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
November 12, 2020 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current
May 28, 2019 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 15, 2012 - November 12, 2020
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
May 8, 2008 - July 2, 2012
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
July 9, 2007 - September 8, 2022
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
December 2, 2003 - October 16, 2006
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
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
Alabama(2/5/2021)
RR
Alaska(2/5/2021)
RR
Arizona(2/5/2021)
RR
Arkansas(2/5/2021)
IAR
California(11/12/2020)
RR
California(2/5/2021)
RR
Colorado(2/5/2021)
RR
Connecticut(2/5/2021)
RR
Delaware(2/5/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(2/5/2021)
RR
Florida(2/5/2021)
RR
Georgia(2/5/2021)
RR
Hawaii(2/5/2021)
RR
Idaho(2/5/2021)
RR
Illinois(10/15/2020)
RR
Indiana(9/8/2022)
RR
Iowa(2/5/2021)
RR
Kansas(2/5/2021)
RR
Kentucky(2/5/2021)
RR
Louisiana(2/5/2021)
RR
Maine(2/5/2021)
RR
Maryland(2/5/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(9/8/2022)
RR
Michigan(2/5/2021)
RR
Minnesota(2/5/2021)
RR
Mississippi(2/5/2021)
RR
Missouri(2/5/2021)
RR
Montana(2/5/2021)
RR
Nebraska(2/5/2021)
RR
Nevada(9/8/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(2/5/2021)
RR
New Jersey(2/5/2021)
RR
New Mexico(2/5/2021)
RR
New York(2/5/2021)
RR
North Carolina(9/8/2022)
RR
North Dakota(2/5/2021)
RR
Ohio(2/8/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(2/5/2021)
RR
Oregon(9/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/8/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico(9/8/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(2/5/2021)
RR
South Carolina(2/5/2021)
RR
South Dakota(2/5/2021)
RR
Tennessee(2/8/2021)
RR
Texas(2/5/2021)
IAR
Texas(11/3/2022)
RR
Utah(2/8/2021)
RR
Vermont(2/5/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands(9/8/2022)
RR
Virginia(2/8/2021)
RR
Washington(2/5/2021)
RR
West Virginia(2/25/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(2/5/2021)
RR
Wyoming(2/5/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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