David M. Wentland

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Mesa, AZ

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CRD#: 5186209

Professional summary

David M Wentland, CFP®, who also goes by David Michael Wentland, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mesa, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

David Michael Wentland

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2012

Experience

Current

January 23, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 8111 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Mesa, AZ

Current

January 21, 2026 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8111 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

CRD#: 13572

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

February 13, 2024 - January 20, 2026

BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 315570

Mesa, AZ

Past

December 8, 2022 - February 21, 2024

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

August 28, 2020 - February 21, 2024

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 157835

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

July 11, 2013 - April 10, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

June 18, 2013 - April 10, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

August 28, 2009 - January 11, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

April 8, 2008 - September 2, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

CHANDLER, AZ

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

Arizona
(1/22/2026)

IAR

Arizona
(1/23/2026)

California
(1/21/2026)

Michigan
(1/23/2026)

Minnesota
(2/10/2026)

Nevada
(1/26/2026)

Washington
(1/22/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/24/2023

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/13/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/15/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/7/2008

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

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David M. Wentland

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David M Wentland's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/24/2023

Series 65

Date: 2/13/2021

Series 7

Date: 12/15/2008

Series 6

Date: 4/7/2008

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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