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Lee R. Johnson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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CRD#: 5345949
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Professional summary


Lee Robert Johnson JR., who also goes by Lee Johnson Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Lee is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Lee has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Lee Johnson Jr.

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SUMMER SECLUSION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 38608 INDIAN TRAIL, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 11/2020 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PROFESSIONAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 09/2024 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS AND ADVISORS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VALOR ASSET MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START: 08/2016, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/FOUNDER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 27, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 190 N Independence Mall West Suite 602, Philadelphia, PA 19106
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Current

January 27, 2025 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 190 N Independence Mall West Suite 602, Philadelphia, PA 19106
BD
CRD#: 10299
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 17, 2016 - January 27, 2025

GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123913
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

February 17, 2016 - February 5, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

April 27, 2009 - February 8, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BERWYN, PA
Past

June 20, 2007 - February 8, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BERWYN, PA

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
Delaware
(1/27/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2025)
RR
Maryland
(1/27/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/27/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/27/2025)
RR
New York
(1/27/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/27/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/3/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Philadelphia, PA 19106

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