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Domenic E. Fontana

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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CRD#: 7990467
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Professional summary


Domenic Edward Fontana, who also goes by Domenic E Fontana, Domenic Fontana, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Domenic is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Domenic has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Domenic E Fontana | Domenic Fontana

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) FONTANA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT; Founder; Marketing DBA for Broker Dealer; NIR; HRS 20; HRS 20; 11/01/2024; 144 E Dekalb Pike, STE 202, King of Prussia PA 19406; Marketing DBA for Broker Dealer 2) AMERIWAVE COMMUNICATIONS LLC; Managing Member; Investment in Wireless Interest Service Provider (WISPs). WISPs are unique opportunities to service small areas for internet service where traditional methods do not work. ; NIR; HRS 10; HRS 0; 05/06/2024; 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406; When running analysis on companies we would want to invest in, I look at the companies financials in regards to industry specific KPIs/Target Marins data. Analysis would be done to understand if some investment were made, through our guidance we can help them save money where applicable 3) EFFBAUM CAPITAL LLC; Member; Passive Investment with Partners looking to secure and invest in VERY early state companies; NIR; HRS 2; HRS 0; 03/09/2020; 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406; Passive investment no duties. 4) RENTAL PROPERTY; Owner;Property is a condo ; IR; HRS 8; HRS 1; 04/01/2012; 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406; Myself or wife would be in charge of Collecting Rent, maintaining the lease agreement 5) SWEET ANGIES LLC; Sole Member; Currently it is selling various crafts that are made such as hair bows, holiday items, and wreaths, resells sporting event tickets; NIR; HRS 6; HRS 0; 09/15/2017; 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406; Resell items including event tickets, clothing and sports memorabilia or cards. 6) NEVER HAD A BAD DAY; Director; Conducting and supporting scientific research aimed at understanding, preventing, and curing dementia; NIR; HRS 1; HRS 1; 06/10/2024; 160 Murphy Drive, STE 2, King of Prussia PA 19406; Fundraising, organizing and planning how to futher the mission of the non-profit 8) BULLDOG CAPITAL VENTURES LLC; Member; This company has not become active yet. This company was setup for potential outsourced CFO consulting opportunities, as well as using it as an S-Corp Tax Strategy where I would be the owner of this and bill my other entities for my "services"; NIR; HRS 0; HRS 0; 05/03/2024; 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406; No duties at this time. 9) THREE AMIGOS VENTURES LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Holds rental properties for personal investment INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/15/2024 ADDRESS: 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406 DESCRIPTION: No duties - entity is inactive. 10) THE FONTANA GROUP INC POSITION: President NATURE: I own a Local CPA, Accounting and Tax Prep Firm in the King of Prussia Area. I have around 700 specific tax clients who we provide tax preparation services. We also provide bookkeeping services for some clients. We do NOT provide any attest services to our clients. We also assist with Payroll, Payroll Taxes, and Audits. Assist with basis entity creation and BOI reporting processes. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 110 START DATE: 01/03/2011 ADDRESS: 216 W Beidler Road, STE 950, King of Prussia PA 19406 DESCRIPTION: -Meet with clients to determine needs and advise accordingly. Prepare Tax Returns 11)717 ASTOR LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Rental Property LLC with myself and High Hopes Investments LLC as the owners of a Rental Property Located at 717 Astor Street Norristown, PA 19401 INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/04/2025 ADDRESS: 160 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia PA 19406 DESCRIPTION: Own, Lease, Manage, Finance, Operate and improve/sell Property at 717 Astor Street in Norristown, PA 12)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAIN STREET LIBERTY ADVISORS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, 160 MURPHY DRIVE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406, NAT OF BUS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START: 10/2025;, TITLE: OWNER, APX # OF HRS/WK: 5, APX # OF HRS DUR TRAD HRS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SALE AND SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 6, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 144 E. Dekalb Pike Ste 202, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
RIA
CRD#: 105644
King of Prussia, PA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 144 E. Dekalb Pike Suite 202, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
BD
CRD#: 13572
King of Prussia, PA
Past

January 21, 2025 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
King of Prussia, PA
Past

October 4, 2024 - September 8, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
King of Prussia, PA

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".
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.

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RR
Delaware
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/21/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/21/2025
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#: 105644King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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