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Sean J. Mchale

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
TAMPA, FL 33607
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CRD#: 4628875
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Professional summary


Sean James Mchale is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Tampa, Florida and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Sean has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 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. REGION WEALTH MANAGER FOR HANCOCK WHITNEY; LEAD TEAMS PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDING PLANNING, BANKING, INVESTMENT SERVICES, TRUST AND ESTATE PLANNING, AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT. 2. VOLUNTEER FOR JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF TAMPA BAY INC.

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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

August 10, 2022 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2202 North Westshore Boulevard Suite 150, Tampa, FL 33607
RIA
CRD#: 105644
TAMPA, FL
Current

July 22, 2022 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2202 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite 150, Tampa, FL 33607
BD
CRD#: 15340
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 29, 2019 - August 10, 2022

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40637
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 28, 2019 - August 10, 2022

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 40637
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 2, 2018 - August 14, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 2, 2018 - August 14, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 13, 2017 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 12, 2017 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 28, 2016 - December 12, 2016

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 20, 2004 - December 12, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 28, 2003 - December 12, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
TAMPA, FL

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
Florida
(7/22/2022)
IAR
Florida
(8/10/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(8/22/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/17/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Tampa, FL 33607

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