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Jessica L. Hughes

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
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CRD#: 4608505
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Professional summary


Jessica Lynn Hughes, who also goes by Jessica Lynn Nelson, Jessica Lynn Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Castro Valley, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Castro Valley, California.

Jessica is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Jessica has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jessica Lynn Nelson | Jessica Lynn Nelson

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) Tenshi Financial and Insurance Services~'NIR'~17987 Beardsley St~Castro Valley~CA~94546~Insurance Agent~Agent~5/3/2003~20hrs~20hrs~I am the owner and agent. I help my clients. I provide comparison of different benefit plans to make sure my clients have the best options available. I answer questions via email or phone meet with clients to review their benefits. I provide them with the best options I can. 2) POWER OF ATTORNEY MY MOM'S IRA ACCOUNT POSITION: Power of Attorney NATURE: I am to have a non durable power of attorney over my Mom's Schwab account, and act as her agent. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/23/2021 ADDRESS: 17987 Beardsley St., Castro Valley CA 94546, DESCRIPTION: I will be helping my Mom while she is capable of it, to choose how her money is invested. 3) POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MY INCAPACITATED MOTHER POSITION: Power of Attorney NATURE: Taking care of my mother's accounts, including Schwab and USAA accounts and banking, checking and health INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 09/02/2022 ADDRESS: 17987 Beardsley St., Castro Valley CA 94546, United States DESCRIPTION: Taking care of all of my Mom's financial and logistical needs 4) POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MY HUSBAND POSITION: wife NATURE: If something should happen to my husband, I will have control over this account. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/10/2024 ADDRESS: 17987 Beardsley St., Castro Valley CA 94546, United States DESCRIPTION: If my husband should become incapacitated or pass, I will have control over this account.

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 17987 Beardsley St., Castro Valley, CA 94546
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CASTRO VALLEY, CA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Castro Valley, CA
Past

February 8, 2018 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Castro Valley, CA
Past

March 23, 2005 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Castro Valley, CA
Past

February 19, 2003 - April 10, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CAMPBELL, CA
Past

February 4, 2003 - April 10, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 4, 2003 - April 10, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
California
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/20/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/18/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 105644Castro Valley, CA 94546

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