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Joel W. Grams

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CRD#: 4942388
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joel William Grams was a registered financial professional .

Joel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Joel had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE 05/2019, INSURANCE AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2) VELOCITY ADVISORS, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 04/2014, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 3) 5501, LLC, NVESTMENT RELATED, 146 SHAKESPEARE LN, AVON, OH, 44001, PARTNERSHIP, STARTED 8/2015, OWNER, LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAXES AND BUSINESS EXPENSES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

March 21, 2024 - October 25, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BAY VILLAGE, OH
Past

May 30, 2019 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
BAY VILLAGE, OH
Past

May 29, 2019 - October 25, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
BAY VILLAGE, OH
Past

April 18, 2014 - June 7, 2019

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

April 17, 2014 - June 7, 2019

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

November 5, 2009 - April 23, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

November 3, 2009 - April 23, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

June 27, 2005 - November 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

June 21, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 21, 2005 - November 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
WESTLAKE, OH

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/18/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/20/2005
General Securities Representative Examination

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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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

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
Cover Page
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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