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Gerard L. Patin
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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CRD#: 4846306
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Professional summary
Gerard Lee Patin, CFP®, who also goes by Gerald "porky" Patin, Gerard Patin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Gerard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Gerard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gerald "porky" Patin | Gerard Patin
Other business activities
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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: 09/2022, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK :5, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TOTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 09/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: YOUNGSVILLE, LAFAYETTE, & BREAUX BRIDGE, LA, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 03/2002 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 5 OWNED RENTAL PROPERTIES, COLLECT RENT; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PATIN WEALTH PARTNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 9/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2012
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2014 West Pinhook Rd Ste 502, Lafayette, LA 70508RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAFAYETTE, LA
Current
September 15, 2022 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 2014 West Pinhook Rd Ste 502, Lafayette, LA 70508BD
CRD#: 10299
Lafayette, LA
Past
September 15, 2022 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
Broussard, LA
Past
March 25, 2017 - August 31, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past
March 25, 2017 - August 31, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past
July 29, 2005 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past
December 16, 2004 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
MONROE, LA
Past
December 16, 2004 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
LAFAYETTE, LA
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
Alabama(9/15/2022)
RR
Arkansas(5/6/2024)
RR
Florida(9/15/2022)
RR
Kentucky(9/15/2022)
RR
Louisiana(9/15/2022)
IAR
Louisiana(3/21/2024)
RR
Mississippi(9/15/2022)
RR
Texas(9/15/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands(9/15/2022)
RR
Washington(9/15/2022)
RR
Wyoming(9/15/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Lafayette, LA 70508TRUST BUT VERIFY
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