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Edward J. Wiles

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CRD#: 872723
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Professional summary


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Edward Joseph Wiles was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Edward had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 25, 2005 - September 10, 2012

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

March 5, 2004 - September 15, 2004

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT
Past

December 20, 2001 - September 10, 2012

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 29, 2001 - January 5, 2012

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 26, 1997 - August 5, 2005

GE INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 32087
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 30, 1993 - December 19, 2003

GNA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34123
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 5, 1989 - December 23, 1999

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 10, 1984 - March 9, 1987

KEMPER SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14761
Past

November 18, 1981 - December 31, 1988

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4257
Past

August 18, 1980 - October 13, 1988

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798
Past

October 24, 1979 - July 27, 1980

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469

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".
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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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/7/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/21/1981
General Securities Principal Examination

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#: 105644

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