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Garrett F. Dearden
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Laurel, MD 20723
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CRD#: 7489809
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Professional summary
Garrett Foss Dearden, who also goes by Garrett F Dearden, Garrett Dearden, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Laurel, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Laurel, Maryland.
Garrett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Garrett has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Garrett F Dearden | Garrett Dearden
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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DEARDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 9/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES & TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES. ENROLLED AGENT; 2) 8814 MED LLC POSITION: Owner/Member NATURE: 8814 MED LLC will provide Physician related services and consulting related to Orthopedic surgery and surgical device engineering. 8814 MED LLC will receive 1099 income as an outside contractor to various entities seeking expertise in Orthopedic surgery and medical matters. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2025 ADDRESS: 8729 Fairhaven Pl, Jessup MD 20794 DESCRIPTION: Handle accounting and financial reporting of the LLC to FED and State entities. Ensure tax compliance with LLC services to entities that hire the LLC on a contractor basis. 3) LT RICHARD COLLINS III FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Join a non profit board for the Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation. Assist the foundation in promotion of the goals of the organization. Namely in education of ROTC cadets at local HBCUs and nearby Maryland institutions. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/26/2025 ADDRESS: po box 4687, 1296 Cronson Blvd, Crofton MD 21114, United States DESCRIPTION: Advise the board on how to mentor junior ROTC cadets as they go to commission into the armed forces. (I am a previous Army ROTC cadet at UMD and veteran officer of the Army) Assist in event planning for the cadets. Expand the relationship between Bowie State University and the University of Maryland in the goal of preserving the legacy of LT Richard Collins III. 4) JOHNS HOPKINS HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board member to the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/31/2025 ADDRESS: 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia MD 21044, United States DESCRIPTION: Serve on the board of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation in it's support of the hospital, physicians, nurses, staff, and community. 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BMRA INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 9817 GODWIN DRIVE, STE 202, MANASSAS, VA 20110; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RETIREMENT EDUCATION SEMINAR; START DATE: 11/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE RETIREMENT PLANNING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN A GROUP SETTING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 23, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 8814 Heron's Flight, Laurel, MD 20723RIA
CRD#: 105644
Laurel, MD
Current
July 23, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 8814 Heron's Flight, Laurel, MD 20723BD
CRD#: 13572
LAUREL, MD
Past
July 19, 2023 - September 8, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Laurel, MD
Past
February 10, 2023 - September 8, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
LAUREL, MD
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
Maryland(7/23/2025)
IAR
Maryland(7/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/9/2023
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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