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Sophie M. Lancaster
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GAINSVILLE, FL 32606
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CRD#: 4977599
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Professional summary
Sophie M Lancaster, who also goes by Sophie Marsha Lancaster, Sophie Marsha Tsikirayi, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Gainsville, Florida and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Gainesville, Florida.
Sophie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Sophie has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sophie Marsha Lancaster | Sophie Marsha Tsikirayi
Other business activities
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1.HERITAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVEST REL, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START 12/19/14, VARIOUS HRS DURING TRADING, INSURANCE AGENT, SELLS LIFE, HEATH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE. 2.BATOIRAI WIDOWS & ORPHANS, INC., NOT INVEST REL, PO BOX 140151, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32614, NON-PROFIT, START 01/01/13, 1HR/WK NOT DURING TRADING HRS, PRESIDENT. 3.GLOBAL REACH, NOT INVEST REL, SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, NON-PROFIT, START 01/01/13, .5HR/WK NOT DURING TRADING HRS, FOUNDER. 4.UNIQUE DESTINATIONS, NOT INVEST REL, SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, TRAVEL AGENCY, START 01/01/11, 1HR/WK NOT DURING TRADING HRS, TRAVEL AGENT. 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HERITAGE TAX SERVICES ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX PREPARATION SERVICES ; START DATE: 01/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TAX PREPARER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO W2 AND SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS ; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HERITAGE ABODE, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3600 NW 43RD STREET SUITE G2 GINSVILLE FL 32606; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 3/3031; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PURCHASE RENTAL PROPERTY FOR INCOME; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ACTIVATE CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1001 SE 11TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH; START DATE: 11/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PASTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SPIRITUAL LEADER OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH - PREACHING SERMONS, ORGANIZING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES & CHURCH EVENTS, MEETING WITH MEMBER OF CONGREGATION;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3600 Nw 43rd St Ste G-2, Gainsville, FL 32606RIA
CRD#: 105644
GAINSVILLE, FL
Current
January 2, 2015 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 3600 Nw 43rd St Ste G-2, Gainesville, FL 32606BD
CRD#: 10299
Gainesville, FL
Past
January 12, 2015 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
MAITLAND, FL
Past
June 26, 2012 - January 6, 2015
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
GAINSVILLE, FL
Past
June 21, 2012 - January 6, 2015
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
GAINSVILLE, FL
Past
June 10, 2011 - June 21, 2012
BROKERSXPRESS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 127081
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past
June 3, 2011 - June 21, 2012
BROKERSXPRESS LLC
BD
CRD#: 127081
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past
April 7, 2011 - June 7, 2011
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
BD
CRD#: 17086
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past
January 16, 2009 - February 17, 2011
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past
January 2, 2009 - February 17, 2011
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past
August 27, 2008 - January 6, 2009
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
NEWBERRY, FL
Past
May 23, 2006 - January 6, 2009
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
NEWBERRY, FL
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(7/17/2019)
RR
District of Columbia(7/17/2019)
RR
Florida(1/2/2015)
IAR
Florida(3/21/2024)
RR
Georgia(1/2/2015)
RR
Indiana(4/1/2024)
RR
Iowa(5/6/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(10/15/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/26/2023)
RR
South Carolina(4/17/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Gainsville, FL 32606TRUST BUT VERIFY
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