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Alexander Rivas

Alexander Rivas

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CRD#: 4802767
Alexander Rivas
Alexander Rivas

Professional summary


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Alexander Rivas, who also goes by Alexander VIctor Rivas Mr, Alexander Rivas, Alexander Victor Rivas, was a registered financial professional .

Alexander is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Alexander had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Alex recruits and works with tax-focused Financial Professionals to strengthen their value proposition with Tax-Intelligent Investing™. With more than 15 years of experience in financial services, Alex believes the majority of financial planning is tax planning and there is power in a holistic approach with clients. Alex has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses.

Aliases


Alexander Victor Rivas Mr | Alexander Rivas | Alexander Victor Rivas

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.
TICKETFANS POSITION: OWNER NATURE: TICKETBROKER INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2009 ADDRESS: TicketFans.com 2000 E. Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76006 United States DESCRIPTION: Ticket broker for events. Review orders on the weekend twenty-two hours per month. Website TicketFans.com is automated.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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

Experience


Past

September 10, 2025 - August 24, 2026

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 5, 2025 - August 24, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 5, 2025 - August 24, 2026

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 8, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 2, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Dallas, TX
Past

December 19, 2016 - September 28, 2018

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
Dallas, TX
Past

December 23, 2013 - September 28, 2018

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 15, 2012 - December 4, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 10, 2010 - July 14, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 1, 2008 - February 23, 2009

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
LEWISVILLE, TX
Past

April 4, 2007 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
LEWISVILLE, TX
Past

June 22, 2006 - April 4, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

August 9, 2004 - November 16, 2004

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/19/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/13/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/28/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/5/2004
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


CF
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
CETERA FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | TERRA SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358 / SEC#: , 8-27082

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(888) 528-2987
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BANKS, ELAYNE CAMILLEVICE PRESIDENT3070202
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
MOLNAR, MICHAEL JAMESVICE PRESIDENT4866129
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
NILAND, ERIK BRADLEYVICE PRESIDENT2796476
PATTERSON, GERALDVICE PRESIDENT4302538
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
ROTHENBERG, JON HOWARDVICE PRESIDENT2737327
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDMANAGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT4780880
WENIG, HARLAN DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4690768

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Regional Director, Business DevelopmentCRD#: 10358

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