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Nicholas Carter

Nicholas C. Carter

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management, Institutional Consulting Associate
Rockville, MD 20850
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CRD#: 5362028
Nicholas Carter

Professional summary


Nicholas Carter, who also goes by Nicholar C Carter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rockville, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Rockville, Maryland.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Nicholar C Carter

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: FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 09/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS OF THE FIRM; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOCKEY NORTH AMERICA INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENCE NATURE OF BUSINESS: RECREATIONAL ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE START DATE: 07/2023 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OFFICIAL / REFEREE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFICIATING ADULT HOCKEY; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOUTHEASTERN HOCKEY OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENCE NATURE OF BUSINESS: OFFICIATING AMATEUR YOUTH AND ADULT HOCKEY START DATE: 07/2023 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OFFICIAL / REFEREE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFICIATING AMATEUR HOCKEY GAMES;

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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

August 19, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2101 Gaither Rd Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Rockville, MD
Current

August 19, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2101 Gaither Rd Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
BD
CRD#: 13572
Rockville, MD
Past

December 19, 2012 - August 23, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Washington, DC
Past

December 17, 2012 - August 23, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Washington, DC
Past

November 1, 2012 - December 10, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

September 26, 2012 - December 10, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

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
(8/26/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(8/19/2024)
RR
Maryland
(11/14/2024)
RR
New York
(2/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(11/14/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/27/2012
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

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management, Institutional Consulting AssociateCRD#: 105644Rockville, MD 20850

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