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Paul M. Newell

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492
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CRD#: 6865643
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Professional summary


Paul Michael Newell, who also goes by Paul M Newell, Paul Michael Newell, Paul Newell, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Daniel Island, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Daniel Island, South Carolina.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul M Newell | Paul Michael Newell | Paul Newell

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.
LICENSED ATTORNEY OF SC POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Attorney INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2009 ADDRESS: 1226 Smythe Street, Daniel Island SC 29492, United States DESCRIPTION: There is no entity involved in this OBA. I am a licensed attorney in good standing in South Carolina as a result of taking and passing the bar exam in 2009 only. I do not and will not be practicing law. This is just to maintain my license. COMMONWEALTH FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 106, Daniel Island SC 29492, United States DESCRIPTION: Fixed Insurance sales as opportunities arise during the normal course of advisory business FROG RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1226 Smythe St, Charleston SC 29492, United States DESCRIPTION: Our primary residence has a detached garage with a studio apartment on the second floor. We are renting that out

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 225 Seven Farms Dr Ste 106, Daniel Island, SC 29492
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DANIEL ISLAND, SC
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DANIEL ISLAND, SC
Past

February 23, 2022 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
DANIEL ISLAND, SC
Past

February 23, 2022 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
DANIEL ISLAND, SC
Past

January 25, 2021 - January 25, 2022

VERITY INVESTMENT PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 119630
BEAUFORT, SC
Past

April 30, 2019 - January 21, 2021

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

April 26, 2019 - January 21, 2021

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

February 21, 2018 - May 13, 2019

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 2, 2018 - April 2, 2019

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
NASHVILLE, TN

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".
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
Alabama
(6/10/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/10/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/5/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(8/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/28/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(8/10/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/10/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(8/10/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
RR
Virginia
(3/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/7/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Daniel Island, SC 29492

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