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Adam P. Schaefer
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WATERLOO, IA 50701
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CRD#: 7739676
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Professional summary
Adam Paul Schaefer is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Waterloo, Iowa and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Waterloo, Iowa.
Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Adam has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 05/2023, 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; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN IOWA INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 211 LAMBETH RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701, NATURE OF BUSINESS: YOUTH SPORTS, START DATE: 10/2007, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SPORTS OFFICIATING; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 615 WASHINGTON ST, CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613, NATURE OF BUSINESS: SCHOOL, START DATE: 08/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISORY ROLE, PROVIDE INPUT TO SCHOOL LEADERSHIP; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GUIDING STAR CEDAR VALLEY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 220 SOUTHBROOKE DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 10/2018, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE/ BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISORY ROLE, REVIEWS PERIODIC UPDATE FROM ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS AND PROVIDES INPUT; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE CEDAR VALLEY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 515 LIME ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 8/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0.5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARTICIPATE IN CLUB LEVEL OVERSIGHT, PLANNING, & ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 13, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 816 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701RIA
CRD#: 105644
WATERLOO, IA
Current
December 14, 2023 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 816 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701BD
CRD#: 10299
Waterloo, IA
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(11/13/2024)
IAR
Iowa(11/13/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/14/2023
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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