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Hector R. Llanas
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WESLACO, TX 78504
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CRD#: 5811217
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Professional summary
Hector Ramiro Llanas, who also goes by Hector R Llanas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Weslaco, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Edinburg, Texas.
Hector is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Hector has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Hector R Llanas
Other business activities
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1) CAPSTONE CONSTRUCTION LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Capstone Construction LLC is a construction company that consist on building construction projects. Capstone Construction builds new homes, remodels and commercial building/finish outs. Capstone Construction LLC hires subcontractors for the building process from ground up. I work with subcontractors after work hours and on weekends. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/03/2020 ADDRESS: 10608 N 28th St, McAllen TX 78504, United States DESCRIPTION: As general contractor my responsibilities include project supervision, hiring of subcontractors, such as plumbing, framing, foundation, electrical, etc.., in order to complete construction projects. 2) CAPSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Sale of investment products offered through Avantax. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 10/03/2021 ADDRESS: 2300 W Pike Blvd Ste 104-B, Weslaco TX 78596, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with clients, client phone calls, determine products based on clients needs and goals. 3) LS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC POSITION: OWNER/PARTNER NATURE: Sale of investment products offered through Avantax Wealth Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 03/20/2025 ADDRESS: 5309 S McColl Rd, Edinburg TX 78539, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with clients, client phone calls, determine products based on clients needs and goals.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2300 W Pike Blvd Ste 104-b, Weslaco, TX 78504Office #2: 5309 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539Office #3: 5309 South Mccoll, Edinburg, TX 78539RIA
CRD#: 105644
WESLACO, TX
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5309 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539Office #2: 2300 W Pike Blvd Ste 104-b, Weslaco, TX 78504Office #3: 5309 South Mccoll, Edinburg, TX 78539BD
CRD#: 13572
Edinburg, TX
Past
September 17, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
WESLACO, TX
Past
September 17, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
WESLACO, TX
Past
June 30, 2021 - September 21, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Weslaco, TX
Past
June 30, 2021 - September 21, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Weslaco, TX
Past
February 7, 2017 - June 30, 2021
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110476
Weslaco, TX
Past
May 16, 2013 - June 30, 2021
BBVA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 27060
WESLACO, TX
Past
September 19, 2011 - May 16, 2013
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
BD
CRD#: 17086
EDINBURG, TX
Past
July 12, 2010 - August 26, 2011
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
MCALLEN, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(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
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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#: 105644Weslaco, TX 78504TRUST BUT VERIFY
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