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Matthew Peterson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-8820
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CRD#: 7878527
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Professional summary


Matthew Peterson, who also goes by Matt Peterson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Matt Peterson

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: CONTRA COSTA UNITED WATER POLO INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 3717 MOUNT DIABLO BLVD, LAFAYETTE. CA 94549 NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDING COACHING TO YOUTH WATER POLO PLAYERS START DATE: 6/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COACH APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING COACHING TO YOUTH WATER POLO PLAYERS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 10/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 25 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

August 12, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1600 S Main St Ste 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8820
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Current

October 25, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1600 S Main St Ste 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8820
BD
CRD#: 13572
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

March 18, 2024 - May 8, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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.

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RR
California
(10/25/2024)
IAR
California
(8/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/25/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/18/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General 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
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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8820

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