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John R. Phillips

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEST DES MOINES, IA
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CRD#: 6007336
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Professional summary


John Raymond Phillips JR, who also goes by John Raymond Phillips, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Raymond Phillips

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. NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 5/19/2014; 20; 20; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PREMIER RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 06/2014; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PHILLIPS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1080 JORDAN CREEK PATHWAY SUITE 203C WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE PURCHASE; START DATE: 7/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE RENTAL; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PHILLIPS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS II, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4920 PLEASANT ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 10/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER/MANAGER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGER OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4920 Pleasant Street Suite 2, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 13572
West Des Moines, IA
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 27, 2014 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 19, 2014 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 3, 2014 - May 28, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 2, 2013 - December 4, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 2, 2013 - May 15, 2014

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 30, 2013 - May 28, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 9, 2012 - October 1, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 6, 2012 - October 1, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
WEST DES MOINES, IA

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
(6/9/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(6/9/2021)
RR
Colorado
(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Illinois
(6/9/2021)
RR
Indiana
(6/9/2021)
RR
Iowa
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Iowa
(6/29/2023)
RR
Kansas
(6/9/2021)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(6/9/2021)
RR
Missouri
(6/9/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(6/9/2021)
RR
Ohio
(5/9/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/26/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(3/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(8/25/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/31/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644West Des Moines, IA

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