Cynthia C. Branca
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
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CRD#: 5100109
Professional summary
Cynthia C. Branca, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Florham Park, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Cynthia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Cynthia has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS: ANNUITIES, LONG TERM CARE AND INDEXED/ANNUITIES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROCKLAND BUSINESS WOMANS NETWORK; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 235, WEST NYACK, NY 10994; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING GROUP; START: 8/2017; TITLE: IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: VARIES; DUTIES: ACT AS NON-FIDUCIARY ADVISOR TO INCOMING PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTRIX OF RAYMOND T. CRISSEY ESTATES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 30001 SWE 172 AVENUE HOMESTEAD, FL 33030, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXECUTRIX, DIVISION OF ASSETS, START: 10/2011, APX # OF HRS/WK: 1 HOUR, APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 1 HOUR, DUTIES: HELPING WITH THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL NETWORK, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, TITLE: AFFILIATED PERSON, START: 1/2013, APX # OF HRS/WK: 40, APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 32.5, DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 5. CFP BOARD NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1425 K STREET NW #800, WASHINGTON, DC 20005, SPEAKING TO GROUPS AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE CFP BOARD, START: 1/2015, 1-2 HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), WIN ADVOCATE - SOLICIT TO COLLEGES & HIGHSCHOOLS TO EDUCATE FEMALES STUDENTS IN A CAREER IN FINANCIAL PLANNING.; 6. MENTORING ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 145 COLLEGE ROAD, SUFFERN, NY 10901, MENTORING COLLEGE STUDENT IN THE FINANCIAL FIELD, START: 1/2015, <1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), MENTOR - MEET WITH STUDENT TO MENTOR & SERVE AS A RESOURECE FOR CAREER PLANNING.; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROCKLAND BUSINESS EXCHANGE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1841, NEW CITY, NY 10956 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CLOSED BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP START: 3/2016 TITLE: SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APX # OF HRS/WK: 1 APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: VARIES DUTIES: RECORDING NOTES AT THE BOARD MEETINGS. 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NYACK HOSPITAL, MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 160 N MIDLAND, NYACK, NY 10960; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR HOSPITAL; START DATE: 10/2017; TITLE: MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS; APX # OF HRS/WK: 2; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: VARIES; DUTIES: ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS, PROMOTE HOSPITAL THROUGHCOMMUNITY EVENTS, FUNDRAISE FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CRISSEY PROPERTIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3914 TELLICO RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FAMILY REAL ESTATE LLC; START: 3/2023; TITLE: PART OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 1; DUTIES: MEMBER OF LLC; 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASTER NETWORKS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2001 AUBURN PKWY #503 MCKINNEY, TX 75071; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING; START DATE: 3/2023; TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 1; DUTIES: VP OF KISCO CHAPTER, ATTEND MEETINGS; 11. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE MUSEUM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 82 N. BROADWAY, NYACK, NY 10960; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS; START DATE: 4/2022; TITLE: PRESIDENT; APX # OF HRS/WK: 3; APX # OF HRS DUR TRD HRS: 3; DUTIES: BOARD MEETINGS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 25a Vreeland Rd Ste 303, Florham Park, NJ 07932RIA
CRD#: 105644
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Current
September 28, 2010 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 25a Vreeland Rd Ste 303, Florham Park, NJ 07932BD
CRD#: 13572
Florham Park, NJ
Past
October 11, 2010 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
Daniel Island, SC
Past
April 29, 2009 - September 28, 2010
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
MONTVALE, NJ
Past
November 14, 2007 - September 28, 2010
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
MONTVALE, NJ
Past
August 14, 2006 - May 18, 2007
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Past
March 1, 2006 - April 3, 2006
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Past
March 1, 2006 - May 18, 2007
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
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
Arizona(5/14/2014)
RR
California(10/15/2010)
RR
Connecticut(2/21/2013)
RR
Florida(4/14/2011)
RR
Maryland(2/5/2018)
RR
Massachusetts(5/6/2013)
RR
New Jersey(9/28/2010)
IAR
New Jersey(6/29/2023)
RR
New York(9/28/2010)
IAR
New York(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina(10/1/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/18/2019)
RR
Rhode Island(1/3/2020)
IAR
South Carolina(11/20/2024)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/28/2010)
Exams
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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