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Ari - Ville Uusimaki
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ALEXANDRIA, VA
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CRD#: 5732227
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Professional summary
Ari - Ville Uusimaki, ChFC®, who also goes by Ari - VIlle Ville Uusimaki, Ville Uusimaki, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Alexandria, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Ari - Ville is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Ari - Ville has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ari - Ville Ville Uusimaki | Ville Uusimaki
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) Ville Uusimaki~5525 Sacramento Mews Place~Alexamdria~VA~22309~Insurance Agent~Agent~4/1/2010~20hrs~4hrs~Assist businesses to select and implement group coverages. Assist participants with their coverage related matters 2) Ville Uusimaki~5525 Sacramento Mews Place~Alexandria~VA~22309~Insurance Agent~Agent~7/1/2015~40hrs~30hrs~Assist individuals and business owners with selecting and implementation of the plans, participant enrollments and guidance 3) Ville Uusimaki~5525 Sacramento Mews Place~Alexandria~VA~22309~Other~Independent Contractor~6/1/2019~20hrs~10hrs~Research businesses needs for services. Assist with implementation and consultation 4) FOREC FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Operational and marketing name for Avantax Services and Doing Business As (DBA). INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 07/01/2015; ADDRESS: 5525 Sacramento Mews Place, Alexandria VA 22309; N/A 5) SACRAMENTO MEWS PLACE HOA POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Home Owners Association Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/01/2022 ADDRESS: 5525 Sacramento Mews Place, Alexandria VA 22309, United States DESCRIPTION: Request contract proposals for HOA. Review Financial Statements. Make suggestions for community repairs, budgeting and contractor selection. Inspect property conditions at the community. Communicate home owners and property management company about current community/individual property issues. 6)ForeC Financial, LLC (1); Owner; Operational and marketing name for Avantax Services and Doing Business As (DBA).; IR; 40; 07/01/2015; 5525 Sacramento Mews Place Alexandria VA 22309; N/A
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
Alexandria, VA
Past
July 13, 2015 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
July 13, 2015 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Alexandria, VA
Past
February 14, 2014 - July 24, 2015
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
February 12, 2014 - July 24, 2015
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
February 22, 2012 - January 21, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past
January 1, 2010 - January 21, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
FALLS CHURCH, VA
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
District of Columbia(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
IAR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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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