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Dean E. Fox

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
TRAPPE, PA 19426
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CRD#: 5437143
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Professional summary


Dean E Fox, ChFC®, who also goes by Dean Edwin Fox, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Trappe, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Trappe, Pennsylvania.

Dean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Dean has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dean Edwin Fox

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 ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 55 SUNNYBROOK RD; SANATOGA; PA; 19464; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 5/24/2017; 160; 160; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 2. NAME OF ENTITY:FOX REALTY; No; 70 LINREE AVE; READING; PA; 19606; RENTAL PROPERTY; OWNER/PRESIDENT; 6/1/2015; 2; 0; MAINTAIN PROPERTY,COLLECT RENT,PAY BILLS 3. NAME OF ENTITY:FRANK FOX SCHOLARSHIP; No; 925 TED'S COURT; BIRDSBORO; PA; 19508; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION; FOUNDER/PRESIDENT; 6/1/2012; 2; 0; ORGANIZE EVENT, SOLICIT SPONSORSHIP/RUNNERS AND PRESENT SCHOLARSHIP 4. NAME OF ENTITY:Pope John Paul II High School; No; 181 Rittenhouse Road; Royersford; PA; 19468; Non-Profit Organization; Board Member; 10/15/2020; 4; 2; Attend board meetings and give input to the rest of the board. 5. NAME OF ENTITY:Flagship Financial, LLC; Yes; 55 Sunnybrook Road; Sanatoga; PA; 19464; Financial Services/dba; President & Owner; 3/11/2021; 250; 150; Sale and Service Insurance, Securities and Investment Products|

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 740 W Main St, Trappe, PA 19426Office #2: 55 Sunnybrook Road, Sanatoga, PA 19464
RIA
CRD#: 105644
TRAPPE, PA
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 740 W Main St, Trappe, PA 19426Office #2: 55 Sunnybrook Road, Sanatoga, PA 19464
BD
CRD#: 13572
Trappe, PA
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 30, 2017 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
TRAPPE, PA
Past

May 24, 2017 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
TRAPPE, PA
Past

February 28, 2014 - June 7, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

February 7, 2014 - June 7, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

September 3, 2009 - December 31, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
TRAPPE, PA
Past

August 31, 2009 - December 31, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
TRAPPE, PA
Past

December 8, 2008 - February 12, 2009

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38357
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 28, 2007 - February 12, 2009

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 38357
BLUE BELL, 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".
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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

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Alabama
(6/9/2021)
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Arizona
(1/2/2025)
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California
(6/9/2021)
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Colorado
(6/9/2021)
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Connecticut
(6/9/2021)
RR
Delaware
(6/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Indiana
(6/9/2021)
RR
Iowa
(6/9/2021)
RR
Maine
(6/9/2021)
RR
Maryland
(6/9/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/9/2021)
RR
Michigan
(6/9/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(12/8/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2021)
RR
New York
(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(6/9/2021)
RR
Ohio
(6/9/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/9/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(6/9/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/9/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/21/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 105644Trappe, PA 19426

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