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Earl D. Davidson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
IRVING, TX
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CRD#: 856504
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Professional summary
Earl Devaughn Davidson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Irving, Texas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Irving, Texas.
Earl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Earl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 24 exams.
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.
1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LEGACY ADVISORS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE MARKETING ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER START DATE: 01/2007 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT ; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 11/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 3) EARL DAVIDSON, 1116 WENTWOOD DR IRVING TX 75061, ADVISING LAW FIRMS AND THEIR CLIENTS ON GOVERNMENT BENEFITS FOR THE ELDERLY, OWNER, START 08/1994, 5-10HR/MO 4) ELDER CARE ACADEMY, 1395 HWY 156 S #107 HASLER TX 76052, BOARD MEMBER, EDUCATIONAL CHOICES FOR CAREGIVERS FOR THE ELDERLY, START 2002 5) IRVING RETIREMENT FORUM, START 09/14/2010, SAME AS OFFICE ADDRESS, EDUCATIONAL FORUMS QUARTERLY, OWNER. 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KINWEST MEDICAL CLINIC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2435 KINWEST PARKWAY, IRVING, TX 75038; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FREE AND CHARITABLE MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND IMPOVERISHED; START DATE: 09/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MET MONTHLY WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CHECK ON PROGRESS OF CLINIC INITIATIVES; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ; START DATE: 11/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
IRVING, TX
Current
July 18, 2007 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
Irving, TX
Past
July 18, 2007 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
January 2, 2002 - July 18, 2007
LEGACY ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111027
IRVING, TX
Past
March 30, 2001 - July 18, 2007
LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 38697
IRVING, TX
Past
September 6, 1995 - March 29, 2001
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
January 5, 1993 - October 5, 1995
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past
July 29, 1992 - December 31, 1992
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past
October 4, 1989 - August 6, 1992
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past
February 19, 1986 - December 7, 1988
CHERRYWOOD DEVELOPMENT TRUST, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10198
Past
August 29, 1978 - September 21, 1982
SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 739
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
California(5/13/2025)
RR
Missouri(1/5/2024)
RR
Nebraska(1/14/2021)
RR
New York(12/4/2020)
RR
Oklahoma(7/18/2007)
RR
Texas(7/18/2007)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(1/25/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/22/1978
Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 7/2/1975
Non-Member General Securities ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory 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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