Joon M. Baek

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

PASADENA, CA 91101

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CRD#: 5722195

Professional summary

Joon M Baek is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Pasadena, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Pasadena, California.

Joon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Joon has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1)GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE, 1/HR/WK 2) PRESIDENT AT ROTARY CLUB OF KOREATOWN, 5/HRS/WK; 3) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR WATERLILY CAREGIVING INC, REFERALLS FOR LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM CARE, 2/HRS/WK. 4) BGH CONSULTANTS, CONSULTING ON REAL ESTATE, FINANCING, START UPS AND VENTURE CAPITAL BUSINESSES, 100% OWNER, 5/HRS/WK

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 20, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 155 Lake Avenue North Suite 430, Pasadena, CA 91101

RIA

CRD#: 105644

PASADENA, CA

Current

December 20, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 155 North Lake Avenue Suite 430, Pasadena, CA 91101

CRD#: 15340

Pasadena, CA

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 21, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

Los Angeles, CA

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 21, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

Los Angeles, CA

Past

December 18, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

Los Angeles, CA

Past

December 18, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

Los Angeles, CA

Past

January 10, 2013 - December 28, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

November 15, 2011 - December 28, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

LOS ANGELES, CA

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

California
(12/20/2021)

IAR

California
(12/20/2021)

Florida
(4/22/2024)

Georgia
(3/8/2024)

Hawaii
(11/20/2023)

Illinois
(11/20/2023)

New York
(12/20/2021)

Texas
(12/20/2021)

IAR

Texas
(12/20/2021)

Washington
(12/20/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/8/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/17/2012

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/14/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/20/2014

General Securities Principal 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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Joon M. Baek

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/8/2013

Series 63

Date: 1/17/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/14/2011

Series 24

Date: 9/20/2014

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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