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Andrew J. Costanzo

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CARLSBAD, CA
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CRD#: 54857
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Professional summary


Andrew John Costanzo, who also goes by Andrew John Costanzo Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Carlsbad, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Andrew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew John Costanzo Jr

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: COSTANZO FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS BUSINESS ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: SECURITIES AND FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 09/23/2009 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40+ APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40+ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA NAME FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS (2) COSTANZO FINANCIAL GROUP, START 09/23/09, DBA NAME (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COSTANZO CONSULTING LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 02/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 48; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES, CLIENT REVIEWS AND ONBOARDING NEW CLIENTS;

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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®
None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 180 Swinderman Road Suite 340, Wexford, PA 15090
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CARLSBAD, CA
Current

January 1, 2004 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 180 Swinderman Road Suite 340, Wexford, PA 15090
BD
CRD#: 10299
Wexford, PA
Past

March 22, 2006 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

February 4, 2002 - January 1, 2004

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

October 15, 1993 - January 14, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 23, 1990 - October 15, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 23, 1990 - February 5, 2002

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 1989 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 1, 1971 - September 28, 1989

WASHINGTON NATIONAL EQUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4242
EVANSTON, 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
Alabama
(9/18/2018)
RR
Arizona
(9/21/2009)
RR
California
(10/5/2007)
IAR
California
(3/21/2024)
RR
Colorado
(1/1/2004)
RR
Connecticut
(4/28/2021)
RR
Delaware
(7/18/2017)
RR
Florida
(1/1/2004)
RR
Georgia
(10/15/2014)
RR
Indiana
(5/13/2021)
RR
Kansas
(11/26/2012)
RR
Kentucky
(4/30/2021)
RR
Maryland
(3/25/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/13/2011)
RR
Michigan
(5/17/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(8/8/2019)
RR
Nevada
(9/2/2004)
RR
New Jersey
(5/20/2014)
RR
New York
(7/29/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(1/1/2004)
RR
Ohio
(2/3/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/1/2004)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/1/2004)
RR
Tennessee
(1/10/2022)
RR
Texas
(6/17/2016)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/1/2004)
RR
West Virginia
(1/1/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/7/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/27/1971
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Carlsbad, CA

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