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Dustin K. Gersch
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Giddings, TX 78942
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CRD#: 4837908
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Professional summary
Dustin Kyle Gersch, CFP®, who also goes by Dustin K. Gersch, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Giddings, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Giddings, Texas.
Dustin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Dustin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Dustin K. Gersch
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) ALLIANCE WEALTH TEXAS, LLC - DBA NAME: GERSCH WEALTH PARTNERS 2) Paleo Powder Seasonings LLC; Managing Member; I own Paleo Powder Seasonings LLC- we are a seasoning company that sells spices and breadings to grocery stores and online stores.� �I have 4 employees that handle the day to day operations.; NIR; 4; 01/31/2013; 460 W Industry St Giddings TX 78942; I am the owner of the company.� I help guide my plant manager on helping with processes, developing new products, updating packaging.� I help our sales person with processes and procedures of how to sell and how to grow the brand in the distribution centers we are in.� �I own a small business.� 3) Alliance Wealth Strategies LLC; manager; Independent Financial Advisor under Avantax Wealth Management�; NIR; 130; 06/13/2022; 321 N Main Street Giddings TX 78942; Financial Advisor - financial planning, investing, insurance, annuities, alternative investments.� Investment products sold will be through Avantax Affiliation� POSITION: manager NATURE: Independent Financial Advisor under Avantax Wealth Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/08/2024 ADDRESS: 321 N Main St, PO Box 1158, Giddings TX 78942, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial advisor- financial planning, investing, insurance, annuities, alternative investments. Investment products sold will be through Avantax Affiliation
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 321 N Main Street, Giddings, TX 78942RIA
CRD#: 105644
Giddings, TX
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 321 N Main Street, Giddings, TX 78942BD
CRD#: 13572
Giddings, TX
Past
April 28, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Round Rock, TX
Past
April 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Giddings, TX
Past
April 23, 2021 - April 25, 2021
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Round Rock, TX
Past
September 13, 2013 - April 27, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
AUSTIN, TX
Past
September 13, 2013 - April 27, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
AUSTIN, TX
Past
August 28, 2007 - September 17, 2013
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
AUSTIN, TX
Past
August 9, 2007 - September 17, 2013
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
AUSTIN, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/5/2025)
RR
North Dakota(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/19/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/18/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(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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