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Andrew Shifter

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BETHESDA, MD 20817
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CRD#: 5088967
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Professional summary


Andrew Shifter, who also goes by Andrew P Gutierrez, Andrew Gutierrez, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Andrew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew P Gutierrez | Andrew Gutierrez

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: HARVEST WEALTH; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 05/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ONGOING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS AND AID ADVISORS IN SERVING AND MAINTAINING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ATHLETIC MINISTRY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 12319 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 9/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0.5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SCHEDULE & RUN SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETINGS, APPOINT COMMITTEES, ENSURE PASTOR'S VISION OF ATHLETIC MINISTRY IS BEING MET WITH YOUTH MINISTER;

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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 6720-b Rockledge Dr Suite 440-a, Bethesda, MD 20817
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BETHESDA, MD
Current

June 15, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6720-b Rockledge Dr Suite 440-a, Bethesda, MD 20817
BD
CRD#: 13572
Bethesda, MD
Past

June 15, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
Bethesda, MD
Past

January 7, 2013 - June 23, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

October 13, 2008 - June 23, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC

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
Maryland
(6/15/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/4/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Bethesda, MD 20817

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