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Mercedes N. Mcfarland
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
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CRD#: 6663238
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Professional summary
Mercedes Nicole Mcfarland is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
Mercedes is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Mercedes has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DSF WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP,LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 04/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISOR ASSOCIATE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: US DEPT OF ELECTIONS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 510 EAST 10TH AVE MUNHALL, PA 15120 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ELECTIONS; START DATE: 11/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: JUDGE OF ELECTIONS ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: IN CHARGE OF POLLING PLACE, MANAGE, TRACK VOTERS, DELIVER RETURNS TO COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 07/2023, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE;
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: 1195 Washington Pike Ste 102, Bridgeville, PA 15017RIA
CRD#: 105644
BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Current
April 15, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1195 Washington Pike Ste 102, Bridgeville, PA 15017BD
CRD#: 13572
Bridgeville, PA
Past
April 15, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
October 2, 2020 - April 6, 2022
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
Homestead, PA
Past
October 2, 2020 - April 6, 2022
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
Homestead, PA
Past
July 27, 2020 - August 26, 2020
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39550
MONROEVILLE, PA
Past
July 27, 2020 - August 26, 2020
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
MONROEVILLE, PA
Past
July 8, 2019 - July 23, 2020
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39550
ALLISON PARK, PA
Past
July 8, 2019 - July 23, 2020
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
ALLISON PARK, PA
Past
October 7, 2016 - July 5, 2019
FEDERATED GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 106277
New York, NY
Past
August 22, 2016 - July 5, 2019
MDT ADVISERS, A DIVISION OF FEDERATED MDTA LLC
RIA
CRD#: 109355
Boston, MA
Past
August 17, 2016 - July 5, 2019
FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
August 17, 2016 - July 5, 2019
FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING
RIA
CRD#: 105325
Pittsburgh, PA
Past
July 21, 2016 - July 5, 2019
FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
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".
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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(1/27/2025)
RR
California(11/14/2022)
RR
Florida(6/22/2023)
RR
Georgia(5/19/2022)
RR
Illinois(9/19/2023)
RR
Maryland(6/30/2022)
RR
Mississippi(3/13/2025)
RR
New Jersey(6/22/2023)
RR
New York(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina(6/14/2022)
RR
Ohio(6/22/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/15/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/29/2023)
RR
Texas(8/21/2024)
IAR
Texas(8/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(6/22/2023)
RR
West Virginia(2/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(2/5/2025)
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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