Sean P. Ryan

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

WAYNE, PA 19087

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CRD#: 5455700

Professional summary

Sean P Ryan, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Sean has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. DBA MAGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 03/2021, VP-FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 35, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES THROUGH CETERA ADVISORS 2. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 12/2017, INSURANCE AGENT , APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM CARE.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 460 E Swedesford Road Suite 2030, Wayne, PA 19087

RIA

CRD#: 105644

WAYNE, PA

Current

September 7, 2017 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 460 E Swedesford Road Suite 2030, Wayne, PA 19087

CRD#: 10299

Wayne, PA

Past

December 5, 2017 - March 9, 2021

MAGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 121445

HORSHAM, PA

Past

September 7, 2017 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

HAVERTOWN, PA

Past

February 23, 2016 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14503

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

February 23, 2016 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

LYNNFIELD, MA

Past

February 23, 2016 - December 14, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 30999

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34643

BOCA RATON, FL

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18697

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

February 23, 2016 - August 11, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

November 26, 2012 - February 3, 2016

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

RIA

CRD#: 111743

BERWYN, PA

Past

November 26, 2012 - February 3, 2016

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 38123

BERWYN, PA

Past

March 19, 2012 - October 22, 2012

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 152860

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

February 22, 2012 - March 19, 2012

PACER ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137381

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

October 28, 2010 - March 19, 2012

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 137040

PAOLI, PA

Past

June 12, 2008 - October 21, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Past

March 5, 2008 - October 21, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

BALA CYNWYD, 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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(1/24/2018)

California
(6/25/2019)

Colorado
(1/24/2018)

Delaware
(10/7/2021)

District of Columbia
(4/28/2022)

Florida
(1/24/2018)

Georgia
(3/15/2021)

Illinois
(6/25/2019)

Maine
(12/10/2019)

Maryland
(1/2/2019)

Massachusetts
(8/13/2025)

New Jersey
(10/31/2017)

New York
(1/24/2018)

Pennsylvania
(9/7/2017)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(3/21/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/10/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/26/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

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

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Sean P. Ryan

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Sean P Ryan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

MAGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

PACER ADVISORS, INC.

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/10/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/26/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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