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Garren D. Dodson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WARR ACRES, OK 73132
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CRD#: 6439104
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Professional summary
Garren Dwain Dodson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Warr Acres, Oklahoma and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Warr Acres, Oklahoma.
Garren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Garren has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OG&E INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 321 N. HARVEY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CABLE SPLICER START DATE: 4/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CABLE SPLICER; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: APEX FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: APEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 11/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
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: 5560 Nw 72 St Bldg A, Warr Acres, OK 73132RIA
CRD#: 105644
WARR ACRES, OK
Current
May 4, 2015 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5560 Nw 72 St Bldg A, Warr Acres, OK 73132BD
CRD#: 13572
Warr Acres, OK
Past
June 21, 2016 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
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
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(11/11/2022)
RR
Arkansas(1/3/2019)
RR
Colorado(2/3/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(6/30/2015)
IAR
Oklahoma(6/29/2023)
RR
Texas(3/25/2019)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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