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John A. Black
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Rock Hill, SC 29730
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CRD#: 4630908
JB
John Alexander Black IIICETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Professional summary
John Alexander Black III, AIF®, ChFC®, who also goes by John Alexander Black, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Aliases
John Alexander Black
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PALMETTO INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SECURITIES, ADVISORY, AND INSURANCE BUSINESS; START DATE: 09/2005; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES, ADVISORY, AND INSURANCE BUSINESS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BLACK & ASSOCIATES LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PASS THROUGH ENTITY FOR FEES, COMMISSIONS & BUSINESS-RELATED EXPENSES; START DATE: 01/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: Owner; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASS THROUGH ENTITY FOR FEES, COMMISSIONS & BUSINESS-RELATED EXPENSES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JAB III LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: ROCK HILL, SC 29732; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MANAGE FAMILY LAND; START DATE: 03/1996; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING PARTNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE FAMILY LAND, TIMBER MANAGEMENT AND HUNTING ACTIVITIES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROCK HILL CITY COUNCIL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: ROCK HILL, SC 29732; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL; START DATE: 01/2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COUNCIL MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REPRESENT WARD 4 AS A COUNCIL MEMBER FOR THE CITY OF ROCK HILL; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: YORK COUNTY SPORTSMAN COMMITTEE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: ROCK HILL, SC 29732; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPORTSMAN’S CLUB; START DATE: 01/2012; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP DECIDE HOW TO BEST UTILIZE THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE LOCAL HUNTING LICENSE FEE; 2 Hours During Trading
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
August 12, 2026 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 305 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730RIA
CRD#: 105644
Rock Hill, SC
Current
September 15, 2015 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 305 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
ROCK HILL, SC
Current
August 12, 2026 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 305 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730BD
CRD#: 13572
Rock Hill, SC
Past
September 15, 2015 - August 12, 2026
INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168267
Rock Hill, SC
Past
November 19, 2007 - September 16, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
ROCK HILL, SC
Past
November 12, 2007 - September 16, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
ROCK HILL, SC
Past
January 3, 2007 - November 12, 2007
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
ROCK HILL, SC
Past
March 3, 2003 - February 28, 2007
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 110778
ROCK HILL, SC
Past
February 24, 2003 - November 12, 2007
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
ROCK HILL, SC
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
Alabama(9/15/2015)
RR
Florida(8/12/2026)
RR
North Carolina(9/15/2015)
RR
South Carolina(9/15/2015)
IAR
South Carolina(8/12/2026)
Exams
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 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Rock Hill, SC 29730TRUST BUT VERIFY
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