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Brandon J. Taylor
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FARGO, ND 58104
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CRD#: 7392445
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Professional summary
Brandon Jacob Taylor, who also goes by Brandon J. Taylor, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fargo, North Dakota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Brandon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Brandon has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brandon J. Taylor
Other business activities
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1) HAGA KOMMER LTD POSITION: CPA NATURE: This business prepares income tax returns for individuals and businesses. This business also performs accounting services and business valuation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 159 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/10/2019 ADDRESS: 5195 45th St S, Fargo ND 58104, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a CPA at the Fargo branch and I prepare tax returns, assist with Audit engagements, and I also assist clients with tax or general accounting questions. 2) KENT AND KATHRYN TAYLOR IRREVOCABLE LIFE INSURANCE TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: This is an irrevocable life insurance trust that is setup to pay estate tax when Kent and Kathy pass away. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 813 16th St NE, Watford City ND 58854, United States DESCRIPTION: I notify the beneficiaries every year about when the trust gets funded. They sign off and respond if they want to take their share. I send out letters every year and maintain the records. 3) HK WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Financial Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 04/01/2022 ADDRESS: 5195 45th St S, Fargo ND 58104, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Advisor; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HAGA KOMMER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX & ACCOUNTING; START DATE: 1/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CPA; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PREPARE INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES;
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: 5195 45th St S, Fargo, ND 58104RIA
CRD#: 105644
FARGO, ND
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5195 45th Street South, Fargo, ND 58104BD
CRD#: 13572
FARGO, ND
Past
January 18, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Fargo, ND
Past
September 21, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
FARGO, ND
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
Iowa(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/5/2025)
RR
North Dakota(9/5/2025)
IAR
North Dakota(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/21/2021
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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