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Paul E. Santos
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PALM COAST, FL 32137
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CRD#: 4553973
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Professional summary
Paul Edward Santos, who also goes by Eddy Santos, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Palm Coast, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Coast, Florida.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Paul has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Eddy Santos
Other business activities
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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: 1/2011 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND PERSONAL HOME AND AUTO, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE IN FL & GA; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARIA ASSOCIATES LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 418 ROUTE 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 3/1996 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PART OWNER; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MELO CORNER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 418 ROUTE 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 3/1996 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PART OWNER; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MELO CALVERTON LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 418 ROUTE 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 3/1996 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PART OWNER; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MELO ENTERPRISES LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: : 418 ROUTE 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 2/1996 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PART OWNER; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MELO PROPERTIES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 418 ROUTE 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 3/1996 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PART OWNER; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SANTOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 5/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SANTOS GROUP FL LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE AGENCY START DATE: 10/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 25 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE AGENCY FOR COMMERICAL, BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LINES; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RENEGADE INSURANCE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOME AND AUTO CARRIER; START DATE: 10/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MGA USED TO GET HOME AND AUTO CARRIER CONTRACTS;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 15, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 25 Palm Harbor Village Way Suite 5a, Palm Coast, FL 32137RIA
CRD#: 105644
PALM COAST, FL
Current
July 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 25 Palm Harbor Village Way Suite 5a, Palm Coast, FL 32137BD
CRD#: 13572
PALM COAST, FL
Past
December 16, 2019 - May 11, 2023
SW FINANCIAL
BD
CRD#: 145012
MELVILLE, NY
Past
July 7, 2015 - December 19, 2017
JOSEPH STONE CAPITAL L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 159744
HOLBROOK, NY
Past
July 23, 2013 - July 27, 2015
CAPE SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 7072
HOLBROOK, NY
Past
January 3, 2011 - July 31, 2013
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past
April 27, 2010 - January 14, 2011
EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 113525
FARMINGVILLE, NY
Past
February 22, 2010 - May 4, 2010
ITRADEDIRECT.COM CORP
BD
CRD#: 18281
FARMINGVILLE, NY
Past
February 8, 2007 - March 26, 2010
LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 130390
HOLBROOK, NY
Past
February 13, 2003 - February 22, 2007
MILESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43295
BOHEMIA, NY
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
Florida(9/3/2024)
IAR
Florida(5/15/2025)
RR
New York(8/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee(8/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Palm Coast, FL 32137TRUST BUT VERIFY
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