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Ronald L. La Serra

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WESTBURY, NY 11590
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CRD#: 5359267
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Professional summary


Ronald Louis La Serra Sr, who also goes by Ronald Louis La Serra Sr, Ronald La Serra Sr, Ronald Laserra, Ronald Louis La Serra, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Westbury, New York and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Westbury, New York.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ronald has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ronald Louis La Serra Sr | Ronald La Serra Sr | Ronald Laserra | Ronald Louis La Serra

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) OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY 2) OFFICIATE YOUTH AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AND LACROSSE 3) FINRA ABRITRATOR; DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR INTER-INDUSTRY ARBITRATION CASES 4) CHANCELLOR AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; RESPONSIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS AND MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT MEMBERS; SALES AND SERVICE OF P&C INSURANCE

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ronald Louis La Serra Sr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1400 Old Country Rd Suite 408, Westbury, NY 11590
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WESTBURY, NY
Current

April 17, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1400 Old Country Rd Suite 408, Westbury, NY 11590
BD
CRD#: 15340
Westbury, NY
Past

March 20, 2024 - October 14, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY
Past

March 20, 2024 - October 14, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY
Past

June 22, 2021 - March 8, 2024

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

March 16, 2020 - March 8, 2024

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

June 30, 2014 - June 2, 2020

R & R FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113291
EAST MEADOW, NY
Past

February 14, 2013 - March 22, 2020

RNR SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43689
EAST MEADOW, NY
Past

September 19, 2011 - October 17, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
WESTBURY, NY
Past

September 22, 2009 - February 9, 2011

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SYOSSET, NY
Past

November 5, 2008 - May 11, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
SYOSSET, NY
Past

July 5, 2007 - November 19, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
HAUPPAUGE, NY

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
District of Columbia
(4/17/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/17/2025)
IAR
New York
(4/16/2025)
RR
New York
(4/17/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/8/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/2014
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 105644Westbury, NY 11590

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