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Nicholas J. Skorski

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GOLDEN, CO 80403
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CRD#: 4489249
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Professional summary


Nicholas John Skorski, CFP®, who also goes by Nick John Skorski, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Golden, Colorado and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Golden, Colorado.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nick John Skorski

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) INTERVENTION INC POSITION: Director/Officer NATURE: Activity is a tax-exempt corporation providing various services to the Colorado State Courts, Probation Departments, Department of Corrections, and Department of Human Services and Victim Services. Funding is from federal, state, and city and county sources. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/01/2003 ADDRESS: 12600 W Colfax Ave, #B410, Lakewood CO 80215, United States DESCRIPTION: As a director and secretary, I attend BOD meetings and provide counsel with respect to issues that management is dealing with, and vote on various matters that come before the board. 2) GOLDEN VISITORS CENTER POSITION: Director/Officer NATURE: Activity is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation that operates a center to welcome visitors, residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations to Golden, CO and the surrounding region by providing information on the history and public attractions of the area. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/1997 ADDRESS: 1010 Washington Ave, Golden CO 80401, United States. DESCRIPTION: As a director and treasurer, I attend BOD meetings and provide counsel with respect to issues that management is dealing with, and vote on various matters that come before the board. 3) GATEWAY STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION POSITION: Director NATURE: The owners association (non-profit corporation) oversees the management of the residential and commercial units of the building complex, in which my personally owned office is located. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2015 ADDRESS: 1299 Washington Ave, Golden CO 80401, United States DESCRIPTION: As a director, I attend BOD meetings and provide counsel with respect to issues that management is dealing with, and vote on various issues that come before the board. 4) NIC SKORSKI RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner/Manager NATURE: Owns and rents commercial real estate. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2008 ADDRESS: 1299 Washington Ave, #260 & #270, Golden CO 80401, United States DESCRIPTION: Own and manage commercial real estate. 5) GOLDEN BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC POSITION: President/Owner NATURE: A firm providing tax planning and preparation and accounting services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 167 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 104 START DATE: 01/01/2008 ADDRESS: 1299 Washington Ave, Unit 260, Golden CO 80401, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax planning and preparation, accounting, business counsel, IRS representation, and management of the firm.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1991

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 678 Partridge Cir, Golden, CO 80403
RIA
CRD#: 105644
GOLDEN, CO
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1299 Washington Ave #260, Golden, CO 80401
BD
CRD#: 13572
GOLDEN, CO
Past

January 25, 2008 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
GOLDEN, CO
Past

August 22, 2002 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
GOLDEN, CO

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
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2025)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
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#: 105644Golden, CO 80403

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