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Douglas E. Hughes

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Wilmington, IL 60481
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CRD#: 5376096
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Professional summary


Douglas Evan Hughes is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wilmington, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Wilmington, Illinois.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Douglas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) HUGHES & HUGHES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS SAME AS BRANCH; CO-OWNER; 40 HOURS A MONTH AND 40 HOURS A MONTH DURING TRADING: TAX PURPOSES ONLY NOT DBA (2) HUGHES INVESTMENT SERVICES; SAME ADDRESS AS REGISTERED BRANCH; DBA NAME; OWNER; 09/03/2019; APPX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPX 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; DOING BUSINESS AS

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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 500 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Wilmington, IL
Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 500 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
BD
CRD#: 13572
Wilmington, IL
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 3, 2016 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
Wilmington, IL
Past

November 3, 2016 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
Wilmington, IL
Past

October 7, 2011 - October 25, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
WILMINGTON, IL
Past

October 7, 2011 - October 25, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
WILMINGTON, IL
Past

July 16, 2008 - October 10, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
WILMINGTON, IL
Past

June 27, 2008 - October 10, 2011

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
WILMINGTON, IL

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
Colorado
(9/20/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/21/2019)
RR
Illinois
(9/20/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(6/29/2023)
RR
Indiana
(9/20/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(9/20/2019)
RR
Michigan
(9/20/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(9/20/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(9/20/2019)
RR
Missouri
(9/20/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(9/20/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(3/16/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/11/2008
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#: 105644Wilmington, IL 60481

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