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William Lawrence Patriarca

William L. Patriarca

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
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CRD#: 6051964
William Lawrence Patriarca

Professional summary


William Lawrence Patriarca, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Lawrence Patriarca, Billy Lawrence Patriarca, William Lawrence Patriarca, William L Patriarca, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland.

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

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Aliases


Bill Lawrence Patriarca | Billy Lawrence Patriarca | William Lawrence Patriarca | William L Patriarca

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2020

Experience


Current

April 9, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1000 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Current

April 10, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1000 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
BD
CRD#: 15340
Annapolis, MD
Past

June 9, 2021 - May 18, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DEALE, MD
Past

June 9, 2021 - May 18, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DEALE, MD
Past

April 15, 2021 - June 9, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
Past

April 15, 2021 - June 9, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
Past

October 18, 2018 - April 14, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ELKRIDGE, MD
Past

October 17, 2018 - April 14, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ELKRIDGE, MD
Past

August 13, 2015 - January 26, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
LINTHICUM, MD
Past

August 5, 2015 - January 26, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
LINTHICUM, MD
Past

February 1, 2013 - August 4, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

January 28, 2013 - August 4, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

July 18, 2012 - November 2, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
TYSONS CORNER, VA
Past

June 9, 2012 - November 2, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
TYSONS CORNER, VA

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

IAR
Maryland
(4/9/2024)
RR
Maryland
(4/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/29/2012
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#: 105644Annapolis, MD 21401

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