VP
Vahan Papyan
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
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CRD#: 8025435
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Professional summary
Vahan Papyan is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Sherman Oaks, California.
Vahan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Vahan has worked at 2 firms .
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) AASCPA EDUCATION FOUNDATION POSITION: CEO NATURE: This is a tax exempt IRC 501(c)(3) charitable education foundation which accepts donations from the public and grants scholarships to educational institutions. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/30/2018 ADDRESS: 4542 WILLIS AVENUE UNIT 207, SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403, United States DESCRIPTION: My role as the CEO is to manage the organization, accept donations, arrange the granting of scholarships to accounting students via educational institutions such as CSUN. 2) ARMENIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POSITION: CEO NATURE: This is a tax exempt IRC 501(c)(6) professional society / membership organization for CPAs, non-CPA accountants and other professionals. The organization's mission is to help connect members and create networking opportunities. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 08/11/2016 ADDRESS: 4542 WILLIS AVENUE UNIT 207, SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403, United States DESCRIPTION: My role as the CEO is to manage the organization, organize networking events and educational seminars, manage the membership platform and website. 3) THE APRICOT LIFE FOUNDATION POSITION: CEO NATURE: Tax exempt IRC 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity organization. The entity has been inactive since start. It does not do any acitivites. The intended purpose of this non-profit is to raise donations from the public and make donations to other non-profit organizations for causes in education and healthcare. I will let you know ahead of time if I plan to make it active again. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/11/2016 ADDRESS: 4542 WILLIS AVENUE UNIT 207, SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403, United States DESCRIPTION: The entity is inactive. My duties are to maintain the legal and charitable status by filing IRS and CA non-profit tax returns and necessary reports with CA DOJ Registry of Charitable Trusts. Since the entity is inactive, there are no other duties. If the entity was active, my duties would have been to promote the non-profit, raise donations, research and evaluate causes in education and healthcare that are in line with the non-profit's goals, and to arrange donations and scholarships. Again, the entity is currenty inactive. I will let you know ahead of time if I plan to make it active again. 4) RSVP CPAS & ADVISORS INC POSITION: CEO NATURE: CPA firm providing tax preparation, tax planning, tax consulting, tax compliance, accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, business consulting services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 145 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 115 START DATE: 08/02/2016 ADDRESS: 13701 Riverside Dr Ste 707, Sherman Oaks CA 91423, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare tax returns, provide tax compliance and tax consulting services, provide accounting/bookkeeping services, manage client relationships and tax/accounting engagements, review employee's work, hiring, marketing, management.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 13701 Riverside Dr Ste 707, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423RIA
CRD#: 105644
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past
January 14, 2025 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Sherman Oaks, 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
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IAR
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IAR
California(9/5/2025)
Exams
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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