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John S. Pimental

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Worcester, MA 01608
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CRD#: 4534317
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Professional summary


John Scott Pimental is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Worcester, Massachusetts and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2022; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, & LONG TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 400 HWY 169 SOUTH SUITE 200 ST LOUIS PARK MN 55426; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE; START DATE: 1/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OCEAN STATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 300 JEFFERSON BLVD SUITE #105 WARWICK, RI 02888 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ; START DATE: 1/2022 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DETERMIN MISSION AND VISION, SELECT OFFICER AND REVIEW PERFORMANCE, ATTEND MEETING AND PROVIDE RESOURCES, SERVICES ; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ARROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 1/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 554 Main St Suite 250, Worcester, MA 01608Office #2: 16 Mason Ave Ste 3, North Attleboro, MA 02760
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Worcester, MA
Current

January 28, 2019 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 554 Main St Suite 250, Worcester, MA 01608Office #2: 16 Mason Ave Ste 3, North Attleboro, MA 02760
BD
CRD#: 10299
Worcester, MA
Past

January 29, 2019 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
JOHNSTON, RI
Past

October 31, 2017 - January 31, 2019

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
Past

October 27, 2017 - January 31, 2019

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
Past

May 3, 2011 - October 30, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
ANDOVER, MA
Past

April 29, 2011 - October 30, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ANDOVER, MA
Past

September 26, 2008 - May 12, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
WARWICK, RI
Past

June 29, 2007 - May 12, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WARWICK, RI
Past

March 15, 2004 - July 5, 2007

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
WESTERLY, RI
Past

May 31, 2002 - February 23, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 2002 - February 23, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
(11/4/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(1/28/2019)
RR
Florida
(1/28/2019)
RR
Maine
(1/28/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/28/2019)
IAR
Massachusetts
(3/21/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/28/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2025)
RR
New York
(1/28/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/28/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/23/2008
Uniform Combined State 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#: 105644Worcester, MA 01608

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