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Darin J. Aldinger
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LEXINGTON, SC 29072
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CRD#: 7211016
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Professional summary
Darin Jay Aldinger, who also goes by Darin J Aldinger, Darin Jay Aldinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lexington, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lexington, South Carolina.
Darin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Darin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Darin J Aldinger | Darin Jay Aldinger
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.
1) KENNEDY LAW FIRM;NVESTMENT RELATED: NO;ADDRESS: 125 EAST CHURCH STREET, LEESVILLE, SC 29070;NATURE OF BUSINESS: LAW FIRM,START DATE: 08/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER,APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40,APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PREPARE THE FINANCIALS FOR THE FIRM, AND CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TO THE LAW OFFICE 2 )215 W Main St LLC; Member; Owns the building that our accounting firm operates in.; IR; 1; 1; 06/27/2023; 215 W Main St Lexington SC 29072; Pay upkeep and mortgage, collect rent 3) G.R. Rish, CPA, Inc, DBA Rish & Enzastiga CPAs; CPA; Prepares tax returns , s tax estimates, reviews tax plans, submits returns .�Bookkeeping and other accounting services.; NIR; 160; 100; 01/03/2018; 301 Ashley Oaks Ct Lexington SC 29072; Prepare tax returns, prepare tax estimates, review transactions for the tax impact.� Adjust tax withholdings for clients. Do bookkeeping for businesses. 4) Aldinger Investment Services LLC; Sole proprietor; Provides financial planning services., including investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning and estate planning; IR; 20; 20; 10/18/2005; 123-C Library Hill Lane Lexington SC 29072; Provide financial plans to clients. Meet with clients, Provide investment guidance,Review Investment performance, Business accounting 5) BOMA Assistance Group for South Sudan; Treasurer; Non-profit supports ministry work in South Sudan.� Specifically, it provides educational support for students, and assistance to families with food insecurity and other living needs.; NIR; 1; 1; 01/01/2020; 301 Ashley Oaks Ct Lexington SC 29072; I do the accounting,I am part of management of the organization as Treasurer. Attend monthly meetings, Reconcile the bank accounts, Support and participate in fundraising activities 6) Onesiphorus LLC; Member; Personal investment LLC, will hold stocks, bonds, investment entity interests and other forms of investments.; IR; 1; 1; 04/28/2025; 301 Ashley Oaks Ct Lexington SC 29072; Activities have not started yet.� I will research investments, buy investments, sell investments, and evaluate investments through this entity when activity commences. 7)Aldinger Investment Properties LLC; Sole Member; Assist others with obtaining Airbnb properties and operating them.� Having an Airbnb specialist, a real estate broker, and a mortgage person meet with them and develop a strategy to get a property and rent it out.; IR; 1; 1; 05/09/2025; 301 Ashley Oaks Ct Lexington SC 29072; Coordinate the real estate guy Coordinate the mortgage guy Coordinate the Airbnb specialist Hold meetings Hold people accountable
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 123-c Library Hill Lane, Lexington, SC 29072RIA
CRD#: 105644
LEXINGTON, SC
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 123-c Library Hill Lane, Lexington, SC 29072BD
CRD#: 13572
Lexington, SC
Past
June 25, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Lexington, SC
Past
June 25, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Lexington, SC
Past
February 26, 2021 - November 14, 2024
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Lexington, SC
Past
February 26, 2021 - November 14, 2024
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Lexington, SC
Past
August 25, 2020 - February 19, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Lexington, SC
Past
August 25, 2020 - February 19, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/25/2020
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#: 105644Lexington, SC 29072TRUST BUT VERIFY
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