Sammy M. Salek
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
HOUSTON, TX 77024
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CRD#: 5957352
Professional summary
Sammy Michael Salek, CFP®, who also goes by Samer Al-salek, Samer Salek, Sammy M Salek, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Houston, Texas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Sammy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Sammy has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Samer Al-Salek | Samer Salek | Sammy M Salek
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)FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE 10/2011, INSURANCE AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2)TOTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 05/2021, DIRECTOR OF FIELD DEVELOPMENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3)TOTUS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, OPERATING ENTITY, STARTED 05/2021, DIRECTOR OF FIELD DEVELOPMENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:0, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: EMPLOYEE OF OPERATING ENTITY; 4)TEXAS GULF COAST FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, EXPENSE MANAGEMENT, STARTED 05/2021, DIRECTOR OF FIELD DEVELOPMENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: EMPLOYEE OF OPERATING ENTITY; 5)VSRS, LLC DBA HOME RELIEF, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, REAL ESTATE, STARTED 04/2015, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, APX 2 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PURCHASE DISTRESSED PROPERTIES AND RESELL OR WHOLESALE; 6)VSRS, LLC DBA PERFECT PROPERTIES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, REAL ESTATE, STARTED 04/2015, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, APX 5 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS FOR A FEE; 7)FORTY HOLY MARTYRS ORTHODOX CHURCH, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 340 ELDRIDGE, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77478, RELIGIOUS, STARTED 03/2019, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARISH COUNCIL, APX 2 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST IN RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADVANCE THE CHURCH AND ITS PARISHIONERS. ORGANIZE EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER; 8)N/A, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NOTARY, STARTED 10/2011, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TEXAS NOTARY, APX 1 HOURS PER WEEK, DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPLEMENTARY NOTARIAL SERVICES FOR CLIENTS; 9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SALEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 7906 HILSHIRE GREEN DR. HOUSTON, TX 77055; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXENSE DBA; START DATE: 01/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; DUTIES: DBA FOR EXPENSE MANAGEMENT; 10) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GIG WORKER SOLUTIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REFERRALS; START DATE : 09/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; DUTIES: REFER SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS TO GIG WORKER SOLUTIONS FOR SERVICES; 11) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ESTATE MENTORS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ESTATE PLANNING; START DATE: 8/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MENTOR; APX # OF HRS/WK & DUR TRD HRS: 4; DUTIES: ASSIST PEOPLE THROUGH ESTATE MENTOR'S ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE; 12) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NAIFA HOUSTON; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 701 N POST OAK LN STE 320 HOUSTON, TX 77024; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 09/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECRETARY/TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST WITH GROWTH OF THE CHAPTER, MANAGE FINANCES FOR THE CHAPTER;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 701 North Post Oak Rd Suite 320, Houston, TX 77024RIA
CRD#: 105644
HOUSTON, TX
Current
June 2, 2021 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 701 North Post Oak Rd Suite 320, Houston, TX 77024BD
CRD#: 10299
Houston, TX
Past
June 2, 2021 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
HOUSTON, TX
Past
September 12, 2016 - June 3, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 14, 2016 - June 3, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past
October 1, 2012 - March 11, 2016
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 15, 2011 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
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".
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
Arizona(6/2/2021)
RR
California(10/18/2021)
RR
Colorado(8/29/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(6/2/2021)
RR
Florida(6/2/2021)
RR
Georgia(6/2/2021)
RR
Illinois(3/10/2025)
RR
Kentucky(3/22/2022)
RR
Maryland(8/29/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(2/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey(6/2/2021)
RR
North Carolina(4/20/2023)
RR
Ohio(8/30/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(6/2/2021)
RR
Texas(6/2/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(6/2/2021)
RR
Washington(6/4/2021)
RR
Wyoming(9/10/2024)
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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