William Edward Petzold
Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
Professional summary
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William Edward Petzold is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Daniel Island, SC, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2019 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Securian Financial Services, Inc. and MML Investors Services, LLC. 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 South Carolina and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 3
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- South Carolina, Texas
- Broker:
19 states and territories
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- MassmutualJul 2019 – Jan 2020Hunt Valley, MD
- MML Investors ServicesMay 2019 – Jan 2020Hunt Valley, MD
- Securian Financial Services IncFeb 2020 – Nov 2021St. Paul, MN
- Minnesota Life Insurance CompanyFeb 2020 – Nov 2021St. Paul, MN
- Commonwealth Financial GroupFeb 2020 – Nov 2021Daniel Island, SC
- Absolute Medical Systems LLCMay 2008 – no end date reportedSt. Daniel Island, SC
- Trident OrthopedicsJan 2015 – Jun 2024Millersville, MT
- PintailOct 2003 – no end date reportedNottingham, MD
- First Allied Securities, Inc.Nov 2021 – Sep 2022San Diego, CA
- First Allied Advisory Services, Inc.Nov 2021 – Nov 2021Schaumburg, IL
- Cetera Advisors LLCSep 2022 – no end date reportedDaniel Island, SC
- Cetera Investment Advisers LLCNov 2021 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
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.
Client types the firm serves
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
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of August 13, 2026
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