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Gary A. Wood
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
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CRD#: 5180375
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Professional summary
Gary A Wood is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rochester, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Rochester, Michigan.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Gary has worked at 7 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) WOOD & ASSOCIATES TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: Owner/Sole Proprietor NATURE: Accounting Services/Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/1990; 800 W University Drive, Suite A, Rochester MI 48307, I meet with clients, gather tax information , prepare individual tax returns. I oversee bookkeeping activity performed by an independent bookkeeper. 2) ROCHESTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: 19.5 % Membership Interest in a pass through entity regarding the space occupied to operate my tax and financial services business INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2017; 800 W University Drive, Suite A, Rochester MI 48307, Provide monthly accounting to other members, collect payments of shared expenses, pay monthly rent to landlord on behalf of the members. 3) ANCHORPOINTE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Financial Services and Products INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 98 START DATE: 03/07/2025 ADDRESS: 800 W University Dr, Suite A, Rochester MI 48307, United States DESCRIPTION: Wealth Advisor 4)455 Baldwin LLC; Managing Member; Residential Rental Property; NIR; 1; 12/01/2022; 4535 Valley View Pt Rochester MI 48306; Collect rent, pay bills, interact with prospective and/or existing tenants, provide repair & maintenance services 5)455 Baldwin LLC (1); Managing Member; 100 % interest in a Residential Rental Property; NIR; 1; 12/01/2022; 4535 Valley View Pt Rochester MI 48306; Collect rent, pay bills, communicate with Tenant 6)Next-Gen Tax & Wealth Management, LLC; Member; Entity was established for name protection and does not operate in any way at this time; NIR; 0; 01/21/2023; 800 W University Dr Rochester MI 48307; Member
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 800 W University Dr Suite A, Rochester, MI 48307RIA
CRD#: 105644
ROCHESTER, MI
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 800 W University Dr Suite A, Rochester, MI 48307BD
CRD#: 13572
Rochester, MI
Past
October 8, 2012 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
ROCHESTER, MI
Past
October 5, 2012 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Rochester, MI
Past
March 4, 2010 - October 22, 2012
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
ROCHESTER, MI
Past
January 21, 2009 - December 31, 2009
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
ROCHESTER, MI
Past
January 2, 2009 - October 22, 2012
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
ROCHESTER, MI
Past
May 13, 2008 - January 6, 2009
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
TROY, MI
Past
July 28, 2006 - January 6, 2009
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
TROY, MI
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
Connecticut(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Idaho(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
IAR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Rochester, MI 48307TRUST BUT VERIFY
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