John J. Vento
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10311
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CRD#: 5926684
Professional summary
John Joseph Vento, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Staten Island, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Staten Island, New York.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) JOHN J. VENTO, CPA, P.C.; POSITION: Vice President NATURE: CPA firm where I prepare tax returns for businesses and individuals. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/01/2017; 95 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island NY 10306, Manage accounting staff and oversee CPA firm activities. 2) 149 DOUGLAS ROAD LLC; POSITION: LLC Member NATURE: hold real estate in the future. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2023; 95 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island NY 10306, no duties or responsibilities. 3) VENTO TAX & WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP; POSITION: Vice President NATURE: DBA for John J. Vento, CPA, P.C. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2023; 95 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island NY 10306, duties have not changed. 4) VENTO TAX & WEALTH MANAGEMENT FSO LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: This entity acts as a practice management company. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 95 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island NY 10306, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage staff, pay business expenses, run payroll, etc. 5) VENTO TAX & WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: Vice President NATURE: Accounting & Tax practice. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 95 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island NY 10306, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare accounting records, individual and business tax returns, provide tax planning advice and guidance to small businesses and individuals across the country.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2 Teleport Dr. Ste 104, Staten Island, NY 10311RIA
CRD#: 105644
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 95 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306BD
CRD#: 13572
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past
August 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past
August 24, 2017 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past
August 17, 2011 - September 24, 2015
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
STATEN ISLAND, NY
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
New York(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York(9/5/2025)
Exams
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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