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Joshua S. Milam
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
COLLEYVILLE, TX 76034
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CRD#: 7296084
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Professional summary
Joshua Scott Milam, who also goes by Joshua Milam, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Colleyville, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Colleyville, Texas.
Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Joshua has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joshua Milam
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) MILAM LAW FIRM, PLLC POSITION: Managing Partner NATURE: I am an attorney, this is my law firm that I own and operate. Milam Law Firm provides Tax, Estate Planning, and Business legal support and services to clients. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 240 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 07/13/2018 ADDRESS: 550 S Watters Road, Suite 119, Allen TX 75013, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the owner and managing partner of the law firm. Thus, I am responsible for all legal work, I am responsible for business management and development. I am responsible for the income and expenses of the firm. 2) RETIREGUIDES LLC POSITION: Strategic Partner NATURE: RetireGuides LLC provides retirement planning services. This includes offering financial advice, financial products, and financial plans to help clients reach their retirement goals. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 04/15/2024 ADDRESS: 6513 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 100, Colleyville TX 76034, United States DESCRIPTION: Consult with clients about their legal needs for Estate Planning, Tax, and Business needs. Provide legal recommendations to address client's needs. Prepare legal paperwork as necessary to address client's needs. Referral clients to RetireGuides and work with RetireGuides referrals. 3) DFW DESIGN AND PRINT SOLUTIONS, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: No current activity. This is a business entity I established and own, but I am not currently operating. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/11/2019 ADDRESS: 550 S Watters Rd, Suite 119, Allen TX 75013, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the owner. Technically, I am responsible for everything with this business entity; however, it is currently not conducting business. 4) LETIP INTERNATIONAL POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: I serve as the treasurer of a business networking group. We meet weekly for the purpose of exchanging business tips with one another. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 05/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1826 W. Broadway Road, Suite 20, Mesa AZ 85202, United States DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for handling and overseeing the money for LeTip of Dallas, a business networking group. My responsibilities include issuing quarterly dues statements to members, collecting payment of quarterly dues, paying for group expenses, working with the Board of Directors to establish and maintain a budget, and overseeing the financial health of the group. 5) NOTARY POSITION: Notary NATURE: I am registered with the Secretary of State of Texas as a Notary Public. This is not really a separate business activity. I registered as a notary as part of my Milam Law Firm, PLLC business. I do not hold myself out as a Notary Public as a separate business. I strictly utilize my notary public registration in conjunction with my Milam Law Firm, PLLC business. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/07/2021 ADDRESS: 550 S. Watters Road, Suite 119, Allen TX 75013, United States DESCRIPTION: Notarization of legal documents prepared by Milam Law Firm, PLLC for clients of the firm.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 6513 Colleyville Blvd Suite 100, Colleyville, TX 76034RIA
CRD#: 105644
COLLEYVILLE, TX
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6513 Colleyville Blvd Suite 100, Colleyville, TX 76034BD
CRD#: 13572
COLLEYVILLE, TX
Past
April 16, 2024 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Colleyville, TX
Past
April 16, 2024 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
COLLEYVILLE, TX
Past
March 4, 2022 - April 29, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
MIDLAND, TX
Past
April 6, 2021 - April 29, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
MIDLAND, TX
Past
October 16, 2020 - January 13, 2021
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
DALLAS, TX
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
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/16/2020
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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