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Brian T. Sanders

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS | Investment Consultant
EXTON, PA 19341
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CRD#: 4710500
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Professional summary

Brian Todd Sanders, who also goes by Brian Sanders, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Exton, Pennsylvania and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in St Cloud, Minnesota.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Brian has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

My primary objective is to partner with clients and help them gain a deeper level of confidence and understanding of their complete financial picture. From there, I seek to complement their goals and share useful insights which will help them on their path towards personal financial fulfillment. Helping clients simplify their financial picture and allow them greater perspective is my passion and is the reason I am here at Fidelity.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Brian Sanders

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Education

University of Delaware

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science

2003

Experience

Current

April 6, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 520 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341
RIA
CRD#: 105644
EXTON, PA
Current

April 6, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 400 1st St S Ste 300, St Cloud, MN 56301
BD
CRD#: 15340
St Cloud, MN
Past

May 21, 2025 - February 12, 2026

NEW AGE ALPHA

RIA
CRD#: 299011
Yardley, PA
Past

May 16, 2025 - February 2, 2026

ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104177
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 2, 2023 - September 13, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Marlton, NJ
Past

August 1, 2023 - September 13, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Marlton, NJ
Past

October 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 16, 2020 - May 30, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WARRINGTON, PA
Past

January 4, 2017 - July 8, 2020

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

August 19, 2015 - October 25, 2016

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6247
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 30, 2014 - November 20, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

July 30, 2014 - September 11, 2014

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 3, 2008 - July 9, 2014

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2008 - June 9, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 2007 - October 19, 2007

OLSTEIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 38474
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 26, 2004 - July 15, 2005

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30996
MELVILLE, NY
Past

October 10, 2003 - March 24, 2004

THINKEQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 20996
NEW YORK, NY

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
Pennsylvania
(4/6/2026)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/6/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/1/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/9/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Investment ConsultantCRD#: 105644Exton, PA 19341

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