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Sara M. Dayton
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BUFFALO, NY 14202
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CRD#: 6361766
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Professional summary
Sara Magill Dayton, who also goes by Sara Magill, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Buffalo, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Buffalo, New York.
Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Sara has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sara Magill
Other business activities
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1) LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2014 ADDRESS: Cyclorama Bldg., Buffalo NY 14202, United States DESCRIPTION: A FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM OWNED BY LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK, LLP, OF WHICH I AM A PARTNER. REFERRING SECURITIES BUSINESS TO LMFS ADVISORS 2) BUFFALO-ERIE MARATHON ASSOCIATION INC POSITION: Board Treasurer NATURE: I serve on the Board of this organization, which is a 501(c)(3) charity that raises money from its annual Marathon, Half-Marathon, and other races typically held over Memorial Day weekend. Effective 11/16/2021 I have been elected Board Treasurer. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/25/2021 ADDRESS: PO Box 845, Amherst NY 14226, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a new Board member and, along with all other Board members, am responsible for reviewing the financial activities of the organization and assisting with race planning, fundraising, and recruitment of volunteers. Because of my knowledge as a CPA, I will also be assisting in review of the books and records, which are maintained by our Bookkeeper. Effective 11/16/2021, I now also have check-writing authority, along with our Executive Director.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 369 Franklin Street Cyclorama Building, Buffalo, NY 14202RIA
CRD#: 105644
BUFFALO, NY
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 369 Franklin Street Cyclorama Building, Buffalo, NY 14202BD
CRD#: 13572
Buffalo, NY
Past
September 8, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Buffalo, NY
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Buffalo, NY
Past
July 9, 2014 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
BUFFALO, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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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
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RR
New York(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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#: 105644Buffalo, NY 14202TRUST BUT VERIFY
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