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Joshua J. Masters
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
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CRD#: 6559462
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Professional summary
Joshua John Masters, who also goes by Josh Masters, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Joshua has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Josh Masters
Other business activities
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1) COMPASS PROPERTIES OF FORT SMITH, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Limited Liability Company established to purchase and hold commercial real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/31/2021 ADDRESS: 3101 South 70th Street, Fort Smith AR 72903, United States DESCRIPTION: Minority owner/member. I will assist the managing member oversee the operations of the LLC including the collection of revenues, payment of expenses, etc. I will also assist in assuring the LLC stays in compliance with all laws and regulations. 2) LANDMARK FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: REFERRING ADVISOR NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 3101 SOUTH 70TH STREET, FORT SMITH AR 72903, United States DESCRIPTION: REFERRING ADVISOR 3) LANDMARK PLC, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POSITION: CPA Member NATURE: Public Accounting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 3101 South 70th Street, Fort Smith AR 72903, United States DESCRIPTION: CPA Member/owner that provides public accounting services to clients, overseeing staff, managing business book.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3101 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903RIA
CRD#: 105644
FORT SMITH, AR
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3101 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903BD
CRD#: 13572
FORT SMITH, AR
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Fort Smith, AR
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
FORT SMITH, AR
Past
June 21, 2016 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
Russellville, AR
Past
January 1, 2016 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
Russellville, AR
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
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/5/2025)
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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