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Joseph N. Mortenson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Castle Rock, CO
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CRD#: 6135886
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Professional summary


Joseph Nicholas Mortenson, who also goes by Joe Nicholas Mortenson, Joe Mortenson, Joseph Nicholas Mortenson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Castle Rock, Colorado and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joe Nicholas Mortenson | Joe Mortenson | Joseph Nicholas Mortenson

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


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

November 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Castle Rock, CO
Current

October 31, 2023 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
CASTLE ROCK, CO
Past

August 2, 2022 - September 1, 2023

ALTRUIST FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 299274
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

June 23, 2020 - July 15, 2022

ROBINHOOD FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165998
Denver, CO
Past

April 17, 2019 - May 26, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

July 31, 2017 - May 26, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

June 5, 2017 - July 11, 2017

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

August 15, 2016 - February 21, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 2013 - May 16, 2016

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
LONE TREE, CO

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

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Alabama
(10/31/2023)
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Alaska
(10/31/2023)
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Arizona
(10/31/2023)
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Arkansas
(10/31/2023)
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California
(10/31/2023)
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Colorado
(10/31/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(11/29/2023)
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Connecticut
(10/31/2023)
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Delaware
(10/31/2023)
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District of Columbia
(10/31/2023)
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Florida
(10/31/2023)
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Georgia
(10/31/2023)
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Hawaii
(10/31/2023)
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Idaho
(10/31/2023)
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Illinois
(10/31/2023)
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Indiana
(10/31/2023)
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Iowa
(10/31/2023)
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Kansas
(10/31/2023)
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Kentucky
(10/31/2023)
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Louisiana
(10/31/2023)
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Maine
(10/31/2023)
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Maryland
(10/31/2023)
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Massachusetts
(10/31/2023)
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Michigan
(10/31/2023)
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Minnesota
(10/31/2023)
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Mississippi
(10/31/2023)
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Missouri
(10/31/2023)
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Montana
(10/31/2023)
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Nebraska
(10/31/2023)
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Nevada
(10/31/2023)
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New Hampshire
(10/31/2023)
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New Jersey
(10/31/2023)
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New Mexico
(10/31/2023)
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New York
(10/31/2023)
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North Carolina
(10/31/2023)
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North Dakota
(10/31/2023)
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Ohio
(10/31/2023)
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Oklahoma
(10/31/2023)
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Oregon
(10/31/2023)
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Pennsylvania
(10/31/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(10/31/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/31/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(10/31/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(10/31/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/31/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/31/2024)
RR
Utah
(10/31/2023)
RR
Vermont
(10/31/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(10/31/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/31/2023)
RR
Washington
(10/31/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(10/31/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/31/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(10/31/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/28/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law 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
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#: 105644Castle Rock, CO

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