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Mark W. Deakins
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
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CRD#: 5973972
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Professional summary
Mark William Deakins, who also goes by Mark Williams Deakins, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Porter Ranch, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Encino, California.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mark Williams Deakins
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FORTUNE'S FOOL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PASS-THROUGH ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY; START DATE: 07/2000; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT/CEO APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDENT AND SOLE OWNER OF THIS S-CORPORATION; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARK DEAKINS - ACTOR INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACTOR; START DATE: 01/1987; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ACTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PERFORM ON STAGE, ON CAMERA, AND WITH VOICE; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2014; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRINCIPLE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESPONSIBLE FOR DAILY OPERATIONS AND GROWTH. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CETERA WEALTH PARTNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 18514 Entrada Court, Porter Ranch, CA 91326Office #2: 16133 Ventura Blvd. Suite 530, Encino, CA 91436RIA
CRD#: 105644
Porter Ranch, CA
Current
December 5, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 16133 Ventura Blvd. Ste 700, Encino, CA 91436BD
CRD#: 13572
Encino, CA
Past
December 5, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
ENCINO, CA
Past
January 13, 2014 - December 13, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
ENCINO, CA
Past
January 10, 2014 - December 13, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
ENCINO, CA
Past
January 6, 2012 - December 20, 2013
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past
January 6, 2012 - December 20, 2013
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past
November 17, 2011 - January 6, 2012
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
September 16, 2011 - January 6, 2012
INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139233
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
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
California(12/5/2022)
IAR
California(6/29/2023)
RR
Colorado(12/5/2022)
RR
Florida(3/7/2024)
RR
Georgia(12/5/2022)
RR
Idaho(9/13/2023)
RR
Louisiana(12/20/2022)
RR
New Mexico(12/5/2022)
RR
New York(12/5/2022)
RR
North Carolina(9/13/2023)
RR
Oregon(12/5/2022)
RR
South Carolina(3/1/2024)
RR
Texas(12/5/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(12/5/2022)
RR
Washington(12/5/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Porter Ranch, CA 91326TRUST BUT VERIFY
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