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Sam M. Digiovanni

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Parsippany, NJ 07054
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CRD#: 7304163
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Professional summary


Sam Matthew Digiovanni, who also goes by Sam Digiovanni, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Parsippany, New Jersey and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Sam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Sam has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Digiovanni

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)AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES. POSITION: Financial Planning Support Associate NATURE: I'm insurance licensed but do not sell insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/15/2021 ADDRESS: 600 Parsippany Rd., Suite 206, Parsippany NJ 07054, United States DESCRIPTION: I assist Financial Professionals with insurance applications and continuing service but do not sell it.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 6, 2021 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 600 Parsippany Rd. Suite 206, Parsippany, NJ 07054
RIA
CRD#: 106237
Parsippany, NJ
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 600 Parsippany Rd. Suite 206, Parsippany, NJ 07054
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 600 Parsippany Rd Suite 206, Parsippany, NJ 07054
BD
CRD#: 13572
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

December 2, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Parsippany, NJ
Past

December 2, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

April 18, 2021 - August 12, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

January 12, 2021 - August 12, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
MORRISTOWN, NJ

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/18/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(12/6/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/17/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/5/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/12/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General 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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Parsippany, NJ 07054

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