JT
James P. Teller
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ORCHARD PARK, NY
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CRD#: 4711589
JT
Professional summary
James Philip Teller JR, who also goes by J Philip Teller Jr, James Philip Teller, James Teller, James P Teller, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Orchard Park, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Orchard Park, New York.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
J Philip Teller Jr | James Philip Teller | James Teller | James P Teller
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) LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. POSITION: Financial Professional NATURE: Retirement planning, financial planning, estate planning, investment planning, risk analysis budgeting. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 02/01/2012 ADDRESS: 220 Redtail, Suite 6, Orchard Park NY 14127, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with clients, review goals of client, review risk tolerance, find products for clients and review investment performance. 2) WIFE'S POA POSITION: POA NATURE: I act on my wife's behalf with she is unbale to do so, in regard to her legal matters. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/08/2024 ADDRESS: 220 Redtail, Suite 6, Orchard Park NY 14127, United States DESCRIPTION: Pay her bills and/or makes business decisions on her behalf 3)POA POSITION: POA NATURE: I can handle business matters, bill paying, banking etc INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/08/2024 ADDRESS: 220 Redtail, Suite 6, Orchard Park NY 14127, United States DESCRIPTION: Thought it best to list me as the POA if help is needed. 4) POWER OF ATTORNEY POSITION: POA NATURE: I act on behalf when unable to do so, in regard to legal matters. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/08/2024 ADDRESS: 220 Redtail, Suite 6, Orchard Park NY 14127, United States DESCRIPTION: Pay bills and/or makes business decisions.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ORCHARD PARK, NY
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 220 Redtail Suite 6, Orchard Park, NY 14127BD
CRD#: 13572
Orchard Park, NY
Past
November 20, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Orchard Park, NY
Past
November 20, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Orchard Park, NY
Past
April 22, 2021 - November 21, 2023
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
ORCHARD PARK, NY
Past
March 1, 2019 - November 21, 2023
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
ORCHARD PARK, NY
Past
September 20, 2016 - March 1, 2019
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
ORCHARD PARK, NY
Past
February 1, 2012 - October 11, 2016
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
ORCHARD PARK, NY
Past
August 9, 2007 - February 6, 2012
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
November 14, 2003 - July 25, 2007
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
WILLIAMSVILLE, 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
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
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 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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