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Robert W. Colley
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Glenville, NY
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CRD#: 710427
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Professional summary
Robert William Colley, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Glenville, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Glenville, New York.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COLLEY & COLLEY, INC DBA CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL START DATE: 1/1994 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 9/2024 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROBERT COLLEY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: PERSONAL ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER START DATE: 2/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PERSONAL ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST ELDERLY RELATIVE WITH LONG TERM CARE NEEDS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COLLEY & COLLEY, INC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMISSIONS AND FEES FROM SECURITY AND ADVISORY BUSINESS DEPOSITED TO ENTITY TO PAY OVERHEAD AND SALARIES START DATE: 1/1994 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPANY USES TO PAY OVERHEAD; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 12/1997 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 37.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 30, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Glenville, NY
Current
June 30, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
Glenville, NY
Past
December 12, 2021 - July 4, 2025
CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 120297
GLENVILLE, NY
Past
May 4, 2021 - July 1, 2025
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10641
GLENVILLE, NY
Past
October 17, 1990 - July 1, 2025
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
GLENVILLE, NY
Past
March 13, 1989 - March 14, 1991
J.M. WITZENBURG SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 19827
Past
June 26, 1980 - May 17, 1989
INDIVIDUAL'S SECURITIES LTD.
BD
CRD#: 7279
HUNTINGTON, NY
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(6/30/2025)
RR
Connecticut(6/30/2025)
RR
Florida(6/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(6/30/2025)
RR
New Jersey(6/30/2025)
RR
New York(6/30/2025)
IAR
New York(6/30/2025)
RR
North Carolina(6/30/2025)
RR
South Carolina(6/30/2025)
RR
Vermont(6/30/2025)
RR
Virginia(6/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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