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Gerald J. Whyte
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
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CRD#: 7485855
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Professional summary
Gerald James Whyte, who also goes by Gerald J Whyte, Gerald Whyte, Jerry Whyte, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rancho Cucamonga, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Gerald has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gerald J Whyte | Gerald Whyte | Jerry Whyte
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) WHYTE AND ASSOCIATES INC POSITION: tax preparer / sales manager NATURE: Tax and accounting family practice.This is the entity where the family tax business is operated. We provide accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, tax planning, and tax filing services. I am currently preparing individual tax returns and am in charge of sales for new accounting clients. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 03/15/2020 ADDRESS: 10370 Commerce Center Dr, Suite 130, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, United States DESCRIPTION: Individual tax preparation.Scanning and packaging tax returns.Sales manager for accounting sales.Helping with tech (basic hardware and software)Marketing for office? 2) PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC POSITION: sales/service/back office NATURE: Thisis the S-Corporation that holds the family investment related business. We provide investment planning, retirement planning, personal financial planning, and tax focused advisory services. I do sales marketing, general client maintenance and back office duties that help assist the running of the day-to-day business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 90 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 09/15/2022 ADDRESS: 10370 Commerce Center Dr, Suite 130, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, United States DESCRIPTION: Client maintenance (updating internal records)Client meetings (scheduling, coordinating)Marketing and salesAccepting, transferring client callsDocument signing assistanceIn-Home Document assistance (elderly/disabled) 3) ACCIDENT/HEALTH INSURANCE POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Selling approved health insurance products to the small group, senior, and individual market outside of Avantax. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/31/2025 ADDRESS: 10370 Commerce Center Dr, Suite 130, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, United States DESCRIPTION: Communicate with clients and leads. Inform clients of gaps in coverage. Investigate Insurance needs and provide the client with the best available options.
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: 10370 Commerce Center Dr Suite 130, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730RIA
CRD#: 105644
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 10370 Commerce Center Dr Suite 130, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730BD
CRD#: 13572
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Past
July 3, 2024 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Past
November 13, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Past
September 19, 2023 - November 17, 2023
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 6312
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, 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(9/5/2025)
IAR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/17/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/19/2023
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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