Benjamin J. Abitz
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GREENSBORO, NC 27455
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CRD#: 7033844
Professional summary
Benjamin J Abitz, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Benjamin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 104 MIDMONT LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22904; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EDUCATION; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PROFESSOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3-6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3-6; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TEACH ONLINE COURSES IN SUPPORT OF THE UVA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER EDUCATION PROGRAM; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MEGEN ABITZ & LWTL, PLLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MEDICAL AND NURSING SERVICES; START DATE: 04/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CONSULTING/ACCOUNTING; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0-1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0-1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: QUICKBOOKS, QUARTERLY RECORD KEEPING, PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTING; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 5/2025; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ABAX CAPITAL, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 10/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2021
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3824 N Elm St Suite 101, Greensboro, NC 27455RIA
CRD#: 105644
GREENSBORO, NC
Current
July 9, 2020 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 701 Green Valley Rd Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27408BD
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 9, 2020 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
November 19, 2019 - February 26, 2021
PIEDMONT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155682
GREENBORO, NC
Past
February 5, 2019 - September 19, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
January 7, 2019 - September 19, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
GREENSBORO, NC
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
Arizona(10/8/2025)
RR
California(10/8/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/9/2025)
RR
Florida(10/8/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/7/2025)
RR
Idaho(10/8/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/9/2025)
RR
Minnesota(10/8/2025)
RR
Nevada(10/8/2025)
RR
North Carolina(7/9/2020)
IAR
North Carolina(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio(10/8/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/8/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/7/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/8/2025)
RR
Texas(10/7/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/7/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/8/2025)
RR
Washington(10/15/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/7/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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#: 105644Greensboro, NC 27455TRUST BUT VERIFY
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