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Nolan W. Farwell

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WATERLOO, IA 50701
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CRD#: 4983567
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Professional summary


Nolan Wayne Farwell is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Waterloo, Iowa and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Waterloo, Iowa.

Nolan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Nolan has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS, LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SECURITIES, ADVISORY, INSURANCE ; START DATE: 01/2020 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER / INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES, ADVISORY, INSURANCE ; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FARWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: S CORP START DATE: 6/2012 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 10 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNS UNITS OF FRA LLC 3) CANDEO CHURCH, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 3211 TITAN TRAIL DR., WATERLOO, IA 50701, RELIGIOUS, STARTED 6/2015, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER, APX 1 HOUR PER WEEK, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS, MONITORS AND RECOMMEND POLICIES FOR CHURCHES FINANCES; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FRA TOWER PARK, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 12/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFICE BUILDING OWNERSHIP; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOLAN FARWELL, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: HISTORIC PRESERVATION, START DATE: 01/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WRITER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HIRED TO WRITE THE APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR AN OLD MINING LOCATION NEAR HAHN'S PEAK, COLORADO;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 816 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WATERLOO, IA
Current

May 5, 2008 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 816 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
BD
CRD#: 10299
Waterloo, IA
Past

June 2, 2008 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

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
(1/7/2014)
RR
Alaska
(8/28/2009)
RR
Arizona
(1/7/2014)
RR
Arkansas
(1/7/2014)
RR
California
(1/7/2014)
RR
Colorado
(1/7/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(1/7/2014)
RR
Florida
(1/7/2014)
RR
Georgia
(1/7/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(3/10/2010)
RR
Idaho
(1/7/2014)
RR
Illinois
(1/5/2021)
RR
Indiana
(2/25/2019)
RR
Iowa
(6/2/2008)
IAR
Iowa
(3/21/2024)
RR
Kansas
(6/2/2008)
RR
Kentucky
(1/7/2014)
RR
Maryland
(9/21/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/7/2014)
RR
Michigan
(1/7/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(1/7/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(9/21/2015)
RR
Missouri
(1/7/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(1/7/2014)
RR
Nevada
(1/7/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(8/29/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(11/27/2018)
RR
New York
(1/7/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(1/7/2014)
RR
Ohio
(1/7/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/7/2014)
RR
Oregon
(4/19/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/10/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/7/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(1/7/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(1/7/2014)
RR
Texas
(1/7/2014)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah
(1/21/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/7/2014)
RR
Washington
(1/7/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(1/7/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/7/2014)
RR
Wyoming
(1/7/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/30/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Waterloo, IA 50701

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