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Edward T. Foster

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
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CRD#: 4609639
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Professional summary


Edward Thomas Eyer Foster is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lake Oswego, Oregon and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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: FOSTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 16780-A BRYANT RR, LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035 NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE INSURANCE SALES; START DATE: 08/2002; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE INSURANCE SALES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 2011; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE;

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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: 16780-a Bryant Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Current

October 24, 2011 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 16780-a Bryant Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
BD
CRD#: 10299
Lake Oswego, OR
Past

October 24, 2011 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

January 23, 2009 - October 25, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
LAVISTA, NE
Past

January 23, 2009 - October 24, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

February 5, 2003 - January 23, 2009

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40395
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

December 18, 2002 - January 23, 2009

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
LAKE OSWEGO, OR

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
Arizona
(12/13/2018)
RR
Georgia
(11/10/2020)
RR
Oregon
(10/24/2011)
IAR
Oregon
(3/21/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/26/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/28/2003
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#: 105644Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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