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Cole David Edwards

Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

Valencia, CACRD #7886182Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Cole David Edwards is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Valencia, CA, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2024 and were previously registered with Avantax Advisory Services. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Texas
Broker:
2 states and territories

California, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 7/5/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/10/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 12/27/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent
9/5/2025 – Valencia, CA
Avantax Advisory Services
7/5/2024 – 9/5/2025Valencia, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Protiviti Inc.
    Aug 2022 – Jul 2026Menlo Park, CA
  2. Park Place Partners, Inc.
    Jul 2021 – Sep 2021Irvine, CA
  3. FPK Security and Investigations
    Jun 2018 – May 2020Valencia, CA
  4. Advantage Media Services, Inc.
    Dec 2019 – Dec 2019Valencia, CA
  5. California Lutheran University
    Aug 2018 – Dec 2018Thousand Oaks, CA
  6. Valencia High School
    Aug 2014 – May 2018Valencia, CA
  7. University of Redlands
    Aug 2019 – Dec 2019Redlands, CA
  8. Foothill College
    Jun 2022 – Aug 2022Los Altos Hills, CA
  9. California Polytechnic State University
    Sep 2020 – Jun 2022San Luis Obispo, CA
  10. College of the Canyons
    Feb 2019 – Jun 2019Santa Clarita, CA
  11. College of the Canyons
    Feb 2020 – Jun 2020Santa Clarita, CA
  12. Unemployed
    Jul 2020 – Aug 2020Valencia, CA
  13. Cole Edwards, CPA
    Oct 2023 – no end date reportedValencia, CA
  14. Avantax Investment Services Inc.
    Mar 2024 – Sep 2025Valencia, CA
  15. Avantax Advisory Services
    Mar 2024 – Sep 2025Valencia, CA
  16. CDE Financial
    Oct 2023 – no end date reportedValencia, CA
  17. Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services.
    Dec 2024 – Sep 2025Valencia, CA
  18. Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
    Sep 2025 – no end date reportedValencia, CA
  19. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Sep 2025 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 29, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Advisory services, investment advisory services, custody services, insurance agency services, sweep programs, and retirement planning resources, along with access to registered and alternative investment products.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisoryFinancial DisclosuresRetirement PlanningIRA RolloversInsuranceAdvisory ServicesCustody Services529 PlansETFs

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
10,459
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
27
Main office:
Schaumburg, IL
SEC file number:
801-20406

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Form ADV data as of August 13, 2026

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