Saloma A. Bechara

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

BETHESDA, MD 20814

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CRD#: 5167643

Professional summary

Saloma Abdelkarim Bechara, who also goes by Saloma A Bechara, Saloma Abdelkarim Bechara, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Saloma is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Saloma has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Saloma A Bechara | Saloma Abdelkarim Bechara

Other business activities

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PRIVATE BANKER AT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PA; BANKING ACCOUNT OPENING, LOANDS, AND LINES OF CREDIT

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 11, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 7475 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

RIA

CRD#: 105644

BETHESDA, MD

Current

October 11, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 7475 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

CRD#: 15340

Bethesda, MD

Past

July 17, 2020 - March 24, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

CHANTILLY, VA

Past

July 17, 2020 - March 24, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

CHANTILLY, VA

Past

November 26, 2018 - June 30, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

McLean, VA

Past

November 26, 2018 - June 30, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

McLean, VA

Past

November 29, 2016 - November 9, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

September 29, 2016 - November 9, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

January 22, 2013 - June 13, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Past

November 8, 2012 - June 13, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Past

April 4, 2008 - August 4, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

OAKTON, VA

Past

December 8, 2006 - August 4, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

OAKTON, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

District of Columbia
(1/2/2024)

Maryland
(10/11/2023)

IAR

Maryland
(10/11/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/3/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/18/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/29/2016

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/7/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	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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Saloma A. Bechara

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/3/2008

Series 63

Date: 12/18/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/29/2016

Series 6

Date: 12/7/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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