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Gary A. Cook

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CRD#: 7586967
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gary Alan Cook was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2022. Gary had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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. SAMA FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1327 Boyson Road, Hiawatha IA 52233, United States DESCRIPTION: Fixed insurance sales through general brokerage agency; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 9/2023; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS HEALTH; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GUIDE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 11545 E. 43RD ST TULSA, OK 74146; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 01/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AT LARGE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0.2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST IN EVENT PLANNING AND COORDINATING;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

August 10, 2023 - August 14, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
TULSA, OK
Past

August 10, 2023 - August 14, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
TULSA, OK
Past

January 9, 2023 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
TULSA, OK
Past

October 24, 2022 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
TULSA, OK

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/2/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/24/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/20/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

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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)
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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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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