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Bulent Erol
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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CRD#: 6121921
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Professional summary
Bulent Erol is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Bulent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Bulent has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HBW ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: HBW ADVISORY SERVICES LLC PRIMARILY SERVICES THE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUALIFIED PLAN SPACE WITH ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF PLAN DESIGNERS. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 7/2014 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 5/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 14 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 14 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG TERM CARE, AND SPECIALTY LINES 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LHD INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, TAX & ACCOUNTING; START DATE: 05/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT/CEO; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL and insurance SERVICES, TAX PLANNING, TAX RETURN PREPARATION; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HBW PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALES OF LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, SPECIAL LINES, AND FIXED ANNUITIES START DATE: 5/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 12 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 12 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, SPECIAL LINES, AND FIXED ANNUITIES 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HERITAGE LIVING TRUST INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 4113 SCOTTS VALLEY DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA, 95067 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 02/15/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLING LIVING TRUST SERVICE, ESTATE PLANNING; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOOK; START DATE: 08/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-AUTHOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CO-AUTHOR ON BOOK, "THE INFORMED FED, A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS";
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: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current
June 26, 2017 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 26, 2017 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 8, 2014 - September 30, 2025
HBW ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 143665
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 24, 2014 - July 24, 2017
HBW SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136959
San Diego, CA
Past
January 7, 2013 - April 30, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
December 5, 2012 - April 30, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
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
Arizona(7/10/2020)
RR
California(6/26/2017)
IAR
California(6/29/2023)
RR
Colorado(6/7/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(1/18/2018)
RR
Florida(10/17/2024)
RR
Louisiana(5/12/2020)
RR
Maryland(1/25/2021)
RR
Minnesota(1/11/2022)
RR
New Jersey(9/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/4/2024)
RR
Washington(8/28/2025)
RR
Wyoming(1/18/2018)
Exams
State Security Law 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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