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Ansley E. Whatley

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DOTHAN, AL 36305
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CRD#: 4318896
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Professional summary


Ansley Earle Whatley III, who also goes by Ansley E Whatley III, Trip Whatley, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dothan, Alabama and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dothan, Alabama.

Ansley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Ansley has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ansley E Whatley Iii | Trip Whatley

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.
(dba) HOLMAN WHATLEY & ASSOCIATES; Investment Related; 200 Grove Park Lane, Suite 100, Dothan, AL 36305; Insurance and Investments; Financial Advisor; Start Date 12/2006; 160 hours per month with the majority of hours per month occurring during trading hours; Sales and service of insurance products. >> BELIEVING PROPERTIES; Non-Investment Related; 200 Grove Park Lane, Suite 100, Dothan, AL 36305; Other; Vice-President; Start Date 11/2006; No hours per month; Property ownership. >> W3 PROPERTIES, LLC; Non-Investment Related; 401 Fox Valley Drive, Dothan, AL 36305; Other; Owner; Start Date 06/2005; No hours per month; No activities or duties. Ownership of property. >> DOTHAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION (DEF); Non-Investment Related; 2431 West Main Street, Suite 301, Dothan, AL 36301; Member; Start Date 01/2016; 2 hours per month; DEF provides support to Dothan City School Teachers and is an intermediary between the community and the Dothan City School Board.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 200 Grove Park Lane Suite 100, Dothan, AL 36305
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DOTHAN, AL
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 Grove Park Lane Suite 100, Dothan, AL 36305
BD
CRD#: 13572
Dothan, AL
Past

December 20, 2006 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Dothan, AL
Past

December 15, 2006 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Dothan, AL
Past

May 25, 2004 - December 18, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
DOTHAN, AL
Past

February 3, 2003 - June 7, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 16, 2001 - January 31, 2003

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
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
Alabama
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(2/20/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/1/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/2/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 105644Dothan, AL 36305

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