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Nicholas T. Bruner
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
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CRD#: 6860302
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Professional summary
Nicholas Tatsuro Bruner, who also goes by Nicholas Bruner, Nick Bruner, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Gainesville, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Gainesville, Georgia.
Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Nicholas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nicholas Bruner | Nick Bruner
Other business activities
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1) Rushton Wealth Management; investment-related; 726 South Enota Dr. NE, Suite A, Gainesville, GA 30501; Wealth Services Business; referring non-employee - partner of CPA firm who is affiliated with Rushton Wealth; start date was November 1, 2015, 8-10 hrs. a month devoted and approximately 6-8 during trading hours. As a partner in the affiliated CPA firm, my duties are to assist the employees in the Wealth Services Business regarding client communication. 2) United Way of Hall County; Investment related; Gainesville, GA; Treasurer; Review monthly financials and report to the Board of Directors. Serves as the Finance Committee Chair and signs checks when the Board Chairman is not available; 05/01/2016; 8 hours/mo; 8 hours/trade; As the Treasurer of the United Way of Hall County, I work with the person on staff to develop the budget, review monthly financial activity and monitor cash flow. As Chair of the Finance Committee, I review results of operations and guide the committee in making strategic financial decisions for the organization. I have check signing ability in the Board of Directors' Chairperson's absence. 3) Gainesville Jaycees; investment related; Gainesville, GA; Chairman/Immediate Past President; Advisor to the President of the Organization; 01/01/2017; 8 hours/ mo; 8 hours/trade; As the immediate past president, my duties are to advise the current Executive Board and attend meetings. I do not have check signing ability, but listed on the Organization's brokerage account. 2) BRUNER PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental property. Own muti-family unit in Athens, GA that produces minimal income compared to overall personal income. Management is contracted to 3rd party. Passive activity marked on personal tax return. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1298 Burns Dr. NE, Gainesville GA 30501, United States DESCRIPTION: As stated above, this is rental real estate to which a 3rd party is contracted for most activities. My main duties are compiling information at year end to report on personal tax return. 3) RUSHTON, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rusthon, LLC is a new entity that will become the new CPA Firm after the merger of a firm in Cumming, GA. Our former CPA Firm entity was Rushton & Company, LLC. We are the CPA referral to Rushton Wealth Management. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/01/2021 ADDRESS: 726 S Enota Dr, Suite A, Gainesville GA 30503, United States DESCRIPTION: I am an owner of the new entity (Rushton, LLC). I'm a CPA partner that performs audit and attest engagements. I'm a referring advisor to Rushton Wealth Management. 4) ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Nonprofit organization for which I'm the treasurer. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville GA 30504, United States DESCRIPTION: Monthly review of financial statements, audit and finance committee involvement. Assistance with question regarding accounting treatment of transactions.
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
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past
January 10, 2018 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past
September 27, 2017 - 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
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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)
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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