Nilay E. Barefield
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
San Diego, CA 92122
CRD#: 6759022
Professional summary
Nilay Eda Barefield, who also goes by Nilay Eda Barefield, Nilay Eda Cekinmez, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Nilay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Nilay has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I am fortunate enough to work for a company that embodies the following core values: Set high standards, put the clients needs first..always, display the highest level of integrity and trust, team unity, strive to better ourselves everyday. Through these core values, we work together to support our client's needs and do out best to provide them with a superior experience. I'm dedicated to making a difference in the financial future for individuals,families and business owners.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nilay Eda Barefield | Nilay Eda Cekinmez
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TAX & FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, SECURITIES, AND ADVISORY SERVICES START DATE: 08/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science
2016
Experience
Current
July 22, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5075 Shoreham Place Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92122RIA
CRD#: 105644
San Diego, CA
Current
July 22, 2024 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5075 Shoreham Place Suite 280, San Diego, CA 92122BD
CRD#: 13572
San Diego, CA
Past
February 21, 2019 - September 13, 2023
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
August 8, 2017 - September 13, 2023
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
SAN DIEGO, CA
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
California(7/22/2024)
IAR
California(7/22/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(8/21/2025)
RR
Hawaii(4/22/2025)
RR
Nevada(3/19/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
Financial ConsultantCRD#: 105644San Diego, CA 92122TRUST BUT VERIFY
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