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Samuel James Paolino Jr

Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

Haddon Heights, NJCRD #2975557Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
27 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Samuel James Paolino Jr. is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Haddon Heights, NJ, where they have been registered since 2011. They have worked in the securities industry since 1999 and have been registered with 8 firms, including Legend Equities Corporation and LPL Financial Corporation. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 24 (general securities principal), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Jersey.

Office

6 White Horse Pike, Suite 1a
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Advisors at this office: 3

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

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

Alabama, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia

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

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 2/23/1999
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/10/1999
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 5/26/1998
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 12/22/2010

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent
6/14/2011 – Haddon Heights, NJ
Legend Equities Corporation
4/24/2015 – 1/25/2016Schaumburg, IL
LPL Financial Corporation
2/4/2009 – 5/3/2010Wayne, PA
Sunamerica Capital Services, Inc.
10/23/2007 – 1/30/2009Jersey City, NJ
Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc.
11/1/2004 – 8/15/2007Raleigh, NC
Planco Financial Services, Inc.
7/30/2002 – 9/20/2004Hartford, CT
Univest Investments, Inc.
10/21/1999 – 6/25/2002Souderton, PA
DEAN Witter Reynolds Inc.
11/24/1998 – 6/18/1999Purchase, NY
Planco Financial Services, Inc.
5/27/1998 – 10/8/1998Hartford, CT

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. Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
    May 2010 – Jun 2022Schaumburg, IL
  2. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Jan 2014 – Jun 2022Schaumburg, IL
  3. Rafter, Lewis & Paolino Financial Advisors
    Jul 2022 – no end date reportedHaddon Heights, NJ
  4. Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
    Jun 2022 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
  5. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Jun 2022 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
  6. Rosenthal CPA Company
    Jun 2022 – no end date reportedHaddon Heights, NJ

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 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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