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Sandy L. Dorson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Columbia, MO 65203
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CRD#: 5629572
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Professional summary
Sandy L Dorson, who also goes by Sandy Lynn Atkinson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Columbia, Missouri and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Columbia, Missouri.
Sandy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Sandy has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sandy Lynn Atkinson
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 3610 BUTTONWOOD DR STE 310; COLUMBIA; MO; 65201; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 7/26/2019; 160; 160; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 08/2023, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SANDY DORSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 07/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC FOR TAX PURPOSES AND DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NEW FRANKLIN R-1 SCHOOLS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 412 W BROADWAY NEW FRANKLIN, MO 65274; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPORTS SCORE KEEPER; START DATE: 10/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OFFICIAL SCORE KEEPER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: KEEP BASKETBALL SCORE BOOK FOR HOME GAMES FOR JUNIOR, HIGH SCHOOL GAMES; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BNI SHOW ME REFERRALS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 5045 CHAPEL HILL ROAD, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING, START DATE: 10/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISOR/MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENGAGE EACH WEEK WITH THE GROUP ASKING FOR REFERRALS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 303 N Stadium Blvd Ste. 200, Columbia, MO 65203RIA
CRD#: 105644
Columbia, MO
Current
June 9, 2021 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 303 N Stadium Blvd Ste. 200, Columbia, MO 65203BD
CRD#: 13572
Columbia, MO
Past
June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
July 30, 2019 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
July 26, 2019 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
April 25, 2018 - July 24, 2019
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 120222
Columbia, MO
Past
August 1, 2017 - August 7, 2019
PRIME CAPITAL FINANCIAL
RIA
CRD#: 288712
Columbia, MO
Past
February 19, 2013 - October 16, 2017
LAWING FINANCIAL INC
RIA
CRD#: 117178
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
April 10, 2009 - April 27, 2018
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
COLUMBIA, MO
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(4/25/2024)
RR
Illinois(3/13/2025)
RR
Kansas(6/9/2021)
RR
Maryland(1/2/2025)
RR
Missouri(6/9/2021)
IAR
Missouri(6/29/2023)
RR
South Carolina(1/8/2024)
RR
Tennessee(4/3/2025)
RR
Texas(6/9/2021)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 11/4/2011
Corporate Securities Limited Representative ExaminationGeneral 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
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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#: 105644Columbia, MO 65203TRUST BUT VERIFY
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