Alexander J. Dinser
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FLINT, MI 48507
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CRD#: 5332685
Professional summary
Alexander James Dinser, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Alex James Dinser, Alex Dinser, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Flint, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Troy, Michigan.
Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Alexander has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Alex James Dinser | Alex Dinser
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF ENTITY: Dinser Financial Group; Yes; 5455 CORPORATE DR STE 210; TROY; MI; 48098; DBA; Owner; 5/1/2012; 240; 160; sales and service of fixed insurance products| 2) NAME OF ENTITY: HORIZON ADVISERS; Yes; 5455 CORPORATE DR STE 210; TROY; MI; 48098; FINANCIAL SERVICES/dba; OWNER/INVESTMENT ADVISER; 4/1/2016; 160; 160; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE,SECURITIES,INVESTMENT PRODUCTS/GENERAL CPA PRACTICE. Horizon Adviser University (HAU) is part of the Horizon Adviser DBA, and the purpose of HAU is to educate. We keep our approved videos, podcast, blogs, etc. all here in one central place| 3) NAME OF ENTITY: Independent Insurance Agent; Yes; 5455 CORPORATE DR STE 210; TROY; MI; 48098; Fixed Insurance Sales; Independent Insurance Agent; 2/23/2012; 40; 30; Sales of fixed insurance products| 4) NAME OF ENTITY: ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH; No; 730 S LAFAYETTE ST; ROYAL OAK; MI; 48067; FINANCE COMMITTEE; FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBER; 2/1/2012; 3; 0; MEET MONTHLY TO DISCUSEE THE WELL BEING OF THE CHURCHES UPKEEP.| 5) NAME OF ENTITY: 757 S Main St LLC; No; 757 S. Main St; Plymouth; MI; 48170; LLC Office; Vice President; 1/11/2021; 3; 3; Paying Rent and maintaining the office.|
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2010
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5206 Gateway Centre Suite 200, Flint, MI 48507Office #2: 757 S Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170Office #3: 50 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 600, Troy, MI 48084RIA
CRD#: 105644
FLINT, MI
Current
June 9, 2021 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 50 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 600, Troy, MI 48084Office #2: 5206 Gateway Centre Suite 200, Flint, MI 48507Office #3: 757 S Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170BD
CRD#: 13572
TROY, MI
Past
June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
November 8, 2017 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
TROY, MI
Past
November 8, 2017 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
TROY, MI
Past
March 8, 2012 - November 7, 2017
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
TROY, MI
Past
February 23, 2012 - November 7, 2017
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
TROY, MI
Past
September 3, 2010 - February 27, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
Past
July 12, 2007 - February 27, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
STERLING HEIGHTS, 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
Alabama(6/9/2021)
RR
Arizona(6/9/2021)
RR
Arkansas(6/9/2021)
RR
California(6/9/2021)
RR
Colorado(6/9/2021)
RR
Delaware(2/11/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida(6/11/2021)
RR
Georgia(6/9/2021)
RR
Illinois(6/9/2021)
RR
Indiana(6/9/2021)
RR
Iowa(6/9/2021)
RR
Kentucky(6/9/2021)
RR
Louisiana(6/9/2021)
RR
Maryland(6/9/2021)
RR
Michigan(6/9/2021)
IAR
Michigan(6/29/2023)
RR
Minnesota(6/9/2021)
RR
Mississippi(6/9/2021)
RR
Missouri(7/18/2022)
RR
Nebraska(6/9/2021)
RR
Nevada(6/28/2022)
RR
New Jersey(6/9/2021)
RR
New York(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina(6/9/2021)
RR
Ohio(6/9/2021)
RR
Oregon(2/23/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina(6/9/2021)
RR
Tennessee(6/9/2021)
RR
Texas(6/9/2021)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(4/26/2024)
RR
Virginia(6/9/2021)
RR
Washington(6/9/2021)
RR
West Virginia(6/9/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(5/10/2022)
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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