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Greg W. Foster
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Germantown, TN 38138
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CRD#: 5736534
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Professional summary
Greg Wade Foster, who also goes by Greg Foster, Gregory Wade Foster, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Germantown, Tennessee and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Germantown, Tennessee.
Greg is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Greg has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Greg Foster | Gregory Wade Foster
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 3030 FOREST HILL IRENE, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE SALES START DATE: 07/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE SALES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SHOEMAKER FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 08/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 8 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISER HELP CLIENTS INVEST IN SECURITIES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GRANITE POINT, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: GERMANTOWN, TN 38138 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TO FLOOR PLAN AUTOMOBILES AND PURCHASE AUTOMOBILES AS WELL AS MANAGE INVENTORY START DATE: 08/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING DIRECTOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE PERSONAL INVESTMENT IN AUTOMOBILES SOLD THROUGH A REGISTERED DEALER;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 26, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2176 West Street Suite 100, Germantown, TN 38138RIA
CRD#: 105644
Germantown, TN
Current
August 26, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2176 West Street Suite 100, Germantown, TN 38138BD
CRD#: 13572
Germantown, TN
Past
October 18, 2022 - June 16, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
October 18, 2022 - June 16, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
October 3, 2018 - October 26, 2022
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
Memphis, TN
Past
September 14, 2018 - October 26, 2022
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
Memphis, TN
Past
May 6, 2010 - October 21, 2015
SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 6950
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
December 16, 2009 - September 13, 2018
SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6950
MEMPHIS (SHELBY), TN
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
Alabama(8/26/2025)
RR
Mississippi(8/26/2025)
RR
Tennessee(8/26/2025)
IAR
Tennessee(8/26/2025)
RR
Texas(8/26/2025)
IAR
Texas(8/26/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Germantown, TN 38138TRUST BUT VERIFY
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