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David J. Pederson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
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CRD#: 849986
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Professional summary


David John Pederson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Elk River, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Elk River, Minnesota.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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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.
MIDWEST WEALTH ADVISORS POSITION: Owner NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 04/01/2012 ADDRESS: , Rogers MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Owner NORTH STAR CONSULTANTS & NORTH STAR BROKERAGE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/01/2011 ADDRESS: , Minneapolis MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker BALANCED PLANNING SEVICES POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 16 START DATE: 06/01/1996 ADDRESS: 4650 Goldenrod Ln, Plymouth MN 55442, United States DESCRIPTION: Maintain group clients

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 11040 183rd Circle Nw St A, Elk River, MN 55330
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ELK RIVER, MN
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 11040 183rd Circle Nw Suite A, Elk River, MN 55330
BD
CRD#: 13572
Elk River, MN
Past

July 26, 2007 - October 28, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
Elk River, MN
Past

July 26, 2007 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Elk River, MN
Past

March 20, 1996 - October 28, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
Elk River, MN
Past

March 8, 1996 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Elk River, MN
Past

May 16, 1994 - March 15, 1996

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 30, 1993 - May 16, 1994

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 10, 1982 - August 30, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

March 14, 1978 - August 30, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(8/10/2023)
RR
California
(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/10/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(1/3/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(8/10/2023)
RR
Montana
(3/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/17/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/9/1978
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 105644Elk River, MN 55330

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