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Garrett R. Linker
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Prosper, TX 75078
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CRD#: 5539468
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Professional summary
Garrett Ray Linker is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Prosper, Texas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Prosper, Texas.
Garrett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Garrett has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. INSURANCE; AGENT; INSURANCE; START DATE 12/23/2008; 20 HOURS PER MONTH. 2. PROSPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; OWNER/CONSULTANT; CONSULTING; START DATE 03/01/2021; 160 HOURS PER MONTH. 3. PROSPER ISD SCHOOL BOARD; BOARD OF TRUSTEES; EDUCATION/TEACHING; START DATE: 05/07/2022; 8 HOURS PER MONTH.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 12, 2020 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 130 N. Preston Road, Prosper, TX 75078RIA
CRD#: 105644
Prosper, TX
Current
September 8, 2022 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 130 N. Preston Road, Prosper, TX 75078BD
CRD#: 10299
Prosper, TX
Past
July 28, 2016 - February 1, 2021
LINKER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 127461
FRESNO, CA
Past
October 9, 2013 - November 12, 2020
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
FRESNO, CA
Past
September 28, 2012 - September 8, 2022
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
Prosper, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alaska(4/25/2024)
RR
Arizona(9/8/2022)
RR
California(9/8/2022)
RR
Colorado(2/13/2025)
RR
Florida(9/8/2022)
RR
Georgia(5/3/2024)
RR
Louisiana(12/2/2022)
RR
Maine(10/18/2023)
RR
Nevada(9/8/2022)
RR
Ohio(9/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/8/2022)
IAR
Texas(11/12/2020)
RR
Texas(9/8/2022)
RR
Utah(10/3/2025)
RR
Washington(9/8/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Prosper, TX 75078TRUST BUT VERIFY
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