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Robert M. Elwell

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
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CRD#: 6928290
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Professional summary


Robert Michael Elwell, who also goes by Robert M. Elwell Jr., Robert Michael Elwell Jr, Robert Michael Elwell Jr., Robert Michael Elwell Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Springfield, Pennsylvania and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Springfield, Pennsylvania.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert M. Elwell Jr. | Robert Michael Elwell Jr | Robert Michael Elwell Jr. | Robert Michael Elwell Jr.

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.
TREASURER FOR PA LAMBDA EDUCATIONAL BOARD, PROVIDES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CHECKING WRITING IN DUAL CAPACITY, DOES NOT PLACE OR HANDLE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS, NOR RECOMMEND SPECIFIC SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS NOR MAKE INVESTMENT DECISIONS, 1-3 MEETINGS/YR (1HR/MEETING)

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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

December 13, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 943 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SPRINGFIELD, PA
Current

December 13, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 943 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064
BD
CRD#: 15340
SPRINGFIELD, PA
Past

November 30, 2020 - December 12, 2024

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Springfield, PA
Past

November 30, 2020 - December 12, 2024

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Springfield, PA
Past

September 26, 2018 - November 23, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
HORSHAM, PA
Past

September 26, 2018 - November 23, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
HORSHAM, PA
Past

June 8, 2018 - September 13, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

April 10, 2018 - September 13, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, 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".
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
(12/13/2024)
RR
Delaware
(12/13/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/13/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(12/13/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/13/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/13/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/27/2025)
RR
Texas
(12/13/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/10/2018
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#: 105644Springfield, PA 19064

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