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Eric S. Groff
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LANCASTER, PA 17602
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CRD#: 2221758
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Professional summary
Eric Scott Groff, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) (dba) EVERENCE; Investment Related; Lancaster, PA 17602; Financial and Insurance Services; Financial Planner; Start Date 10/2019; 40 hours per month with all hours per month during trading; As an employee of Everence, I provide investment and financial planning services through Everence Trust Company, a federally chartered savings bank, insurance (med-supp, fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance) and charitable planning services through Everence Foundation. Products and services offered through Everence Trust Company and other Everence entities are independent of and are not guaranteed or endorsed by Concourse Financial Group or its affiliates. 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ERIC AND GLENDA GROFF; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALE OF WOODWORKING ITEMS; START DATE: 04/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SOLE PROPRIETOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OCCASIONALLY SELL CRAFTED WOODWORKING ITEMS;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2160 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602RIA
CRD#: 105644
LANCASTER, PA
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2160 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602BD
CRD#: 13572
Lancaster, PA
Past
January 25, 2010 - September 30, 2019
EVERENCE TRUST COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 113179
LANCASTER, PA
Past
January 31, 2006 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Lancaster, PA
Past
January 5, 1994 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Lancaster, PA
Past
June 19, 1992 - December 31, 1993
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Connecticut(2/20/2025)
RR
Maryland(2/20/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/20/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas(4/25/2025)
IAR
Texas(4/25/2025)
RR
Virginia(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Lancaster, PA 17602TRUST BUT VERIFY
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