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Brent C. Mcdonald
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brent Mcdonald
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 07/2004 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY AND ANNUITIES 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PREGNANCY CARE CENTER OF CATAWBA VALLEY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 421 MAIN AVE SW HICKORY, NC 28602 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITABLE - COUNSELING START DATE: 05/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: GENERAL BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MONTHLY MEETING TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE OF THE MINISTRY. REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HELP MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MINISTRY ON BUDGET. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TAR HEEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 07/2005 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR CO OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SPOT ON, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS, START DATE: 05/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERRER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PAID A REFERRAL FEE IF REFERRED CHANGES TO SPOT ON POINT OF SALE SYSTEM; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MY SECURE ADVANTAGE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS; START DATE: 06/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESENTER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESENT FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS TO VARIOUS EMPLOYERS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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 28601RIA
CRD#: 105644
Hickory, NC
Current
September 5, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1333 2nd St Ne Suite 303, Hickory, NC 28601BD
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
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".
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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)
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
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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