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James C. Hollifield
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
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CRD#: 6689730
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Professional summary
James Christopher Hollifield, who also goes by Chris Hollifield, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Gainesville, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Gainesville, Georgia.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Hollifield
Other business activities
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1) ENOTA PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: RENTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: null START DATE: 01/01/2003 ADDRESS: Gainesville GA 30501, United States DESCRIPTION: no specific duties 2) RUSHTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/01/2015 ADDRESS: Gainesville GA 30501, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide financial services to clients. 3) CASA POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: CASA is a nonprofit. I sit on their board of directors as treasurer of this organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/01/2008 ADDRESS: 603 Washington Street, SW, Gainesville GA 30501, United States DESCRIPTION: As treasurer, I chair the finance committee. This committee reviews the monthly financial statements, proposes the budget and sets financial policies of the organization. The executive director handles the day to day financial activities and signs all checks. I am a back up check signor if the executive director is not available. 4) TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH POSITION: Finance Committee NATURE: Trinity is a church which I attend. I rotate on and off their finance committee. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 5622 Clarks Bridge Road, Clermont GA 30527, United States DESCRIPTION: The finance committee reviews the monthly financial statements, proposes budgets and sets financial policies of the church. The church secretary handles the day to day financial activities and the church treasurer signs all checks. I am a backup check signor if the church treasurer is not available. 5) GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Nonprofit organization that services the local community with wellness programs. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 03/01/2010 ADDRESS: 2455 YMCA Drive, Gainesville GA 30501, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend monthly board meetings. Also, I am on the Finance Committee and attend monthly committee meetings 6) RUSHTON, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: This entity is a CPA firm that provides accounting, tax, audit and consulting services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/01/2021 ADDRESS: 726 S Enota Dr, Suite A, Gainesville GA 30503, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the managing member of this entity. My responsibilities include managing the operations, setting policies, client management, directly employees, etc. 7) NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM POSITION: Committee Member NATURE: Nonprofit health system INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/01/2014 ADDRESS: 743 Spring Street, Gainesville GA 30501, United States DESCRIPTION: Audit Committee Member - Review annual audit and tax return. 8) RUSHTON & COMPANY, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: This entity is a CPA firm that provides accounting, tax and consulting services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 726 S Enota Dr, Suite A, Gainesville GA 30503, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the managing member of this entity. My responsibilities include managing the operations, setting policies, client management, directing employees, etc.
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: 726 S Enota Dr Suite A, Gainesville, GA 30501RIA
CRD#: 105644
GAINESVILLE, GA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 726 S Enota Dr Suite A, Gainesville, GA 30501BD
CRD#: 13572
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
GAINSVILLE, GA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past
March 21, 2017 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past
August 16, 2016 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
GAINESVILLE, GA
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
Georgia(9/5/2025)
IAR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky(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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Gainesville, GA 30501TRUST BUT VERIFY
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