Ernest
Collins

Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

CRD#6388274
Investment Advisor
in Livermore, CA

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About this Advisor

Ernest Collins is a financial advisor based out of Livermore, California. Collins is currently employed by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Over the course of their career, they have held roles at First Investors Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, Bank Of America, N.A, Citigroup, San Diego University, Cetera Investment Services LLC, Uncle Credit Union and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Collins has Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, certifying them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and can operate in California and Texas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a business that has its headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. The firm has offices in 1,614 locations and a total of 3,094 people on staff. It oversees $33 billion in assets between its 176,986 client accounts, placing it among the largest firms in the United States by assets under management. The firm advises 431 charities and foundations. Of its 176,986 client accounts, 23% are held by high-net-worth clients who have at least $1 million in investable assets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC has a wide set of services, such as financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and educational seminars. Fees charged by financial advisors usually vary depending on which service is provided. However, fees charged by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC can include asset-based, hourly and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 65

Years Registered*

less than 1 year

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Educational seminars/workshops

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees

Office Location

2100 Las Positas Court
Livermore, CA 94551

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Cetera Investment Advisers LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$33,356,369,941

CA Average: $6,674,516,078
Total Number of Employees

3,094

CA Average: 44
Total Number of Accounts

176,986

CA Average: 2,564
Average Account Size

$188,469

CA Average: $2,603,165

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Educational seminars/workshops

Ernest Collins Work History

Ernest has been registered as a financial advisor for 0 years.*

2023 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Investment Services LLC

2023 - Present (1 year)

Uncle Credit Union

2023 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

Citigroup

2017 - 2019 (2 years)

Bank Of America, N.A

2015 - 2015 (< 1 year)

First Investors Corporation

2015 - 2019 (4 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

2014 - 2015 (1 year)

First Investors Corporation

2011 - 2014 (3 years)

San Diego University

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

Please visit the SEC profile of Ernest Collins to learn whether or not they have any disclosures. It is important to do your due diligence when looking for an advisor.

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Howard Hsieh
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Michael Nelson
Anaheim, CA
Eric Siegeltuch
Yonkers, NY
Randall Scott
Knoxville, TN
Robert Bodnar
Pittsburgh, PA
Erin Mcclain
Philadelphia, PA

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