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Robert M. Edelson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
EDISON, NJ 08817
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CRD#: 4705514
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Professional summary


Robert M Edelson, who also goes by Robert Michael Edelson, Robert B Edelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Edison, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Edison, New Jersey.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert Michael Edelson | Robert B Edelson

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: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 1/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MALECKI FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES/SECURITIES START DATE: 06/2019 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROBERT EDELSON EBAY BUSINESS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ONLINE SERVICES, START DATE: 01/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RE-SELLING ITEMS ON EBAY;

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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: Two Ethel Rd Durham Ctr 201a, Edison, NJ 08817
RIA
CRD#: 105644
EDISON, NJ
Current

May 21, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2 Ethel Road Suite 201a, Edison, NJ 08817
BD
CRD#: 13572
Edison, NJ
Past

May 20, 2019 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
Hillsborough, NJ
Past

October 23, 2009 - April 5, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

October 23, 2009 - April 5, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

July 13, 2006 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

June 23, 2006 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

October 3, 2003 - September 7, 2004

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105842
PRINCETON, NJ

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
(3/13/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(8/11/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/18/2019)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(6/18/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/24/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Edison, NJ 08817

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