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Deanna M. Gaussa
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LOMITA, CA 90717
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CRD#: 5714310
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Professional summary
Deanna Michelle Gaussa is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lomita, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lomita, California.
Deanna is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Deanna has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Hazard Financial~NIR~25124 Narbonne Avenue, 205~Lomita~CA~90717~Accounting Services/Tax Preparation~Employee~1/5/2009~128hrs~128hrs~I am an Enrolled Agent and prepare taxes. I also have administration duties. Those duties include scheduling wholesaler appointments, send out monthly newsletters, input invoices for the tax practice and account receivables, order supplies, and help with IT issues. 2) Peninsula Equity~NIR~25124 Narbonne Avenue, 205~Lomita~CA~90717~Real Estate/Mortgage (I.E. Sales Agent/Broker, Mortgage Originator)~Other~3/1/2010~1hrs~1hrs~I am a licensed with the DRE as a Mortgage Loan Originator and generate home loans through the Broker where my mortgage license is held. 3) C2 Financial Corporation~NIR~10509 Vista Sorrento Pkwy #200~San Diego~CA~92121~Real Estate/Mortgage (I.E. Sales Agent/Broker, Mortgage Originator)~Independent Contractor~3/1/2010~2hrs~1hrs~I am licensed through the CA BRE, National Mortgage Licensing System and sponsored by C2 Financial Corporation to originate mortgage loans exclusively for them. As a Real Estate Salesperson, I have no decision on lending, securing credit, or funding in any capacity. All the loans generated are directly funded through the wholesale lending channel. I do not loan personal/partnership funds in any manner. 4) HAZARD, IWAI, MOON AND ASSOCIATES POSITION: Enrolled Agent NATURE: I am licensed as an Enrolled Agent and prepare income taxes. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 02/01/2021 ADDRESS: 25124 Narbonne Ave., Suite 205, Lomita CA 90717, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax preparation.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 25124 Narbonne Ave. Suite 205, Lomita, CA 90717RIA
CRD#: 105644
LOMITA, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
LOMITA, CA
Past
February 11, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Lomita, CA
Past
January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
LOMITA, CA
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
California(9/5/2025)
IAR
California(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/27/2019
General Securities 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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