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Chera S. Gerstein
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
HARTFORD, CT 06103
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CRD#: 717074
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Professional summary
Chera Sue Gerstein, who also goes by Chera S Gerstein, Chera S Silverman, Chera Sue Silverman, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Hartford, Connecticut and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Hartford, Connecticut.
Chera is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Chera has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chera S Gerstein | Chera S Silverman | Chera Sue Silverman
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC DBA WILLIS TOWERS WATSON NORTHEAST INC ;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: SELLING DISABILITY, HEALTH, LIFE, LTC AND ANNUITIES ;
START DATE: 01/2020 ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20
APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 20 ;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DIRECTOR ;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NEW SALES AND SERVICING OF BUSINESS ;
(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: 2/2016
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40
APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SALES
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLING LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, & LONG TERM CARE.
(3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LA MAISON DE LION, LLC;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO;
ADDRESS: 153 KENYON STREET, HARTFORD, CT 06105;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE;
START DATE: 10/06/2016;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: N/A;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESPONSIBLE FOR CASH FLOW REQUIREMENTS OF THE LLC.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 10 State House Fl 11, Hartford, CT 06103RIA
CRD#: 105644
HARTFORD, CT
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 10 State House Fl 11, Hartford, CT 06103BD
CRD#: 13572
Hartford, CT
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
April 20, 2001 - January 16, 2003
HRH SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 104445
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 2, 2000 - September 3, 2013
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 833
HARTFORD, CT
Past
January 4, 2000 - September 3, 2013
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
HARTFORD, CT
Past
August 15, 1994 - January 7, 2000
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 20, 1980 - August 15, 1994
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
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
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(9/3/2013)
RR
Connecticut(9/3/2013)
IAR
Connecticut(6/29/2023)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia(11/7/2014)
RR
Illinois(9/3/2013)
RR
Maine(9/3/2013)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(9/3/2013)
RR
Michigan(9/3/2013)
RR
Missouri(9/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey(9/3/2013)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
Rhode Island(9/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Vermont(9/3/2013)
RR
Virginia(9/3/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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