LZ
Lanfeng Zhao
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
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CRD#: 4548366
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Professional summary
Lanfeng Zhao, who also goes by Elaine Zhao, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Diamond Bar, California and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Diamond Bar, California.
Lanfeng is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Lanfeng has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Elaine Zhao
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EZ & COMPANY CPA INC DBA ELZ ACCOUNTANCY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING, TAX, & CONSULTING START DATE: 12/2016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE ACCOUNTING, TAX, AND CONSULTING SERVICES; 2) SELLS HEALTH INSURANCE; RECEIVES RENEWALS ON LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS; SINCE 08/2007; 5H/WK 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GOLDEN INVESTMENT LLC DBA GOLDEN INVESTMENT ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ; START DATE: 01/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HANDLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS ; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EZ FAB LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: E-COMMERCE; START DATE: 07/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:ONLINE STORE MAINTENANCE BY COMMUNICATING WITH PLATFORMS SUCH AS AMAZON;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 10, 2012 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1930 South Brea Canyon Road Suite 150, Diamond Bar, CA 91765RIA
CRD#: 105644
DIAMOND BAR, CA
Current
August 29, 2002 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 1930 South Brea Canyon Road Suite 150, Diamond Bar, CA 91765BD
CRD#: 10358
Diamond Bar, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(10/10/2002)
IAR
California(7/10/2012)
RR
Illinois(9/23/2024)
Exams
State Security Law 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
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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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