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Richard Steven Bernstein

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Naples, FL
·CRD# 872999·47 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard Steven Bernstein, who also goes by Rick Bernstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Naples, Florida and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Naples, Florida. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Richard has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 27, Series...

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Other Aliases

Rick Bernstein

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

47 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Naples, FL
April 28, 2025 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
BD
Naples, FL
April 28, 2025 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Naples, FL
October 18, 2018 - April 30, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Naples, FL
October 18, 2018 - April 30, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
February 13, 2013 - October 8, 2018
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
February 13, 2013 - October 8, 2018
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
RIA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
August 29, 2008 - February 13, 2013
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
BD
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
August 22, 2008 - February 13, 2013
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
RIA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
February 7, 1997 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
February 7, 1997 - January 3, 2008
JWGENESIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 33832
BD
Boca Raton, FL
January 3, 1994 - February 19, 1997
JW GENESIS CLEARING CORP.·CRD# 6631
BD
Boca Raton, FL
January 3, 1992 - January 3, 1994
CLAYTON SECURITIES SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 23768
BD
Clayton, MO
September 13, 1991 - January 10, 1992
BERKSHIRE SECURITIES LTD INC·CRD# 23788
BD
August 9, 1989 - November 12, 1991
ADAMS, BLOCK & COE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19439
BD
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
September 11, 1987 - October 18, 1989
FIRST INTERREGIONAL EQUITY CORP.·CRD# 7486
BD
November 20, 1979 - April 20, 1987
GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO.·CRD# 7093
BD
October 29, 1979 - December 1, 1979

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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 - SEC (1/13/1984 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Phone Number

(310) 257-7880

# of Employees

10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

813,961

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$256,813,748,739

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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: TOTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES START DATE: 05/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 35 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES, PLANNING, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HARBOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 04/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING DIRECTOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 35 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PLANNING

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(4/28/2025)
RR
California
(4/28/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/28/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/28/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/28/2025)
IAR
Florida
(4/30/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/28/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/28/2025)
RR
Maine
(4/22/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/28/2025)
RR
Michigan
(8/11/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/28/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/28/2025)
RR
New York
(4/28/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(4/28/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/28/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/28/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/28/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/30/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1984About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1979About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Oct 2004About the Series 9 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1989About the Series 27 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1987About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1983About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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