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Patrick S. Di Fazio

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CRD#: 4608571
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Patrick Salvatore Di Fazio, who also goes by Patrick Salvatore Di Fazio, Patrick Stephen Di Fazio, Patrick Stephen Difazio, was a registered financial professional .

Patrick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Patrick had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Patrick Salvatore Di Fazio | Patrick Stephen Di Fazio | Patrick Stephen Difazio

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) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner NATURE: Purchase of second home to be used part time as a rental property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/31/2021 ADDRESS: 1208 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 100, Roanoke TX 76262, United States DESCRIPTION: Owner and maintenance; 3rd party rental company will handle all booking and collection of rents.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 5, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 23, 2021 - November 3, 2025

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106237
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
WAVES, NC
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 9, 2012 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 24, 2010 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 9, 2009 - August 19, 2010

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17465
PLANO, TX
Past

December 19, 2007 - June 2, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 19, 2007 - June 2, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 5, 2007 - December 18, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 5, 2007 - December 18, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 29, 2003 - September 11, 2003

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

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".
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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/29/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/16/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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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#: 105644

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