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Adam Sevier
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
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CRD#: 7981993
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Professional summary
Adam Sevier is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Adam has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Wealth Services Associate NATURE: This is the entity through which I provide Avantax Wealth Management services. I assist our head advisor, Sandeep Varma, with client services, investment guidance, and products to his clients. Our process at ATS Wealth Management involves gathering personal and financial information about clients, and using this information to craft an analysis and long term plan that fits the client's financial goals.ATS Wealth Management utilizes a wide array of financial planning strategies to provide our clients with options that fit their financial planning goals. This includes managing client brokerage accounts, setting up trust accounts, assisting with required minimum distributions, rolling over retirement accounts, working with attorneys to draft trust language, hosting family meetings, and conducting reviews with clients to go over their financial and personal information. Depending on the client, we may recommend strategies such as variable universal life insurance policies and charitable remainder trusts. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 90 START DATE: 02/11/2025 ADDRESS: 5435 Oberlin Drive, Suite 200, San Diego CA 92121, United States DESCRIPTION: I assist with client services such as moving money into and out-of personal banking accounts and brokerage accounts. I also prepare client analysis for meetings and maintain communication with clients to assist with their needs. I schedule meetings and answer client questions. 2) ATS ADVANCED TRUSTEE STRATEGIES INC. POSITION: Wealth Services Associate NATURE: This is the entity through which I assist our head advisor, Sandeep Varma, with client services, investment guidance, and advanced trustee planning strategies. Once we go through an in-depth phone interview and gather personal and financial information, ATS Advanced Trustee Strategies identifies which strategies best with the goals of a the client we are working with. Depending on the client, we will utilize strategies such as a charitable remainder trusts or children's trusts to optimize their tax benefits, transfer wealth to their children, develop income streams, and plan the transfer of assets to the next generation of family in the manner that our clients choose. Our practice involves lots of planning and meetings with our clients and their families to ensure that the client is educated about their financial options, and how different strategies have different advantages. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 02/11/2025 ADDRESS: 5435 Oberlin Drive, Suite 200, San Diego CA 92121, United States DESCRIPTION: I assist with analyzing client finances, family trees, and estate planning goals to identify trust strategies that best fit out clients' goals. This includes answering client questions and explaining the benefits and advantages to each trust we recommend.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 16870 W Bernardo Drive Ste 260, San Diego, CA 92127RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5435 Oberlin Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
May 21, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
San Diego, CA
Past
May 21, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
September 23, 2024 - November 19, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
LOS ANGELES, 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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/23/2024
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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