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Brent C. Mcdonald

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Hickory, NC 28601
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CRD#: 4845727
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Professional summary


Brent Christopher Mcdonald, AIF®, who also goes by Brent Mcdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Hickory, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Hickory, North Carolina.

Brent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Brent has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Brent Mcdonald

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 5, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1333 2nd St Ne Ste 303, Hickory, NC 28601
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Hickory, NC
Current

September 5, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1333 2nd St Ne Suite 303, Hickory, NC 28601
BD
CRD#: 13572
Hickory, NC
Past

July 17, 2020 - September 7, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
HICKORY, NC
Past

July 17, 2020 - September 7, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
Hickory, NC
Past

December 15, 2017 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
Hickory, NC
Past

December 15, 2017 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
Hickory, NC
Past

June 25, 2010 - December 19, 2017

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
HICKORY, NC
Past

June 25, 2010 - December 19, 2017

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
HICKORY, NC
Past

February 17, 2009 - July 27, 2010

OMNISTAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138515
HICKORY, NC
Past

June 7, 2006 - June 9, 2010

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
HICKORY, NC
Past

May 23, 2006 - December 31, 2008

OMNISTAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138515
HICKORY, NC
Past

January 28, 2006 - May 3, 2006

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
HICKORY, NC
Past

September 17, 2004 - May 26, 2006

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
HICKORY, NC

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
Alabama
(9/5/2023)
RR
Alaska
(9/3/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/2/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2023)
RR
Montana
(5/24/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/5/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/5/2026)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/5/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/11/2023)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(7/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/3/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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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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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Hickory, NC 28601

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