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Donald G Riley III

Advisor at Cetera — Hammond, LA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Hammond, LA 70403

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,125 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Donald Riley III is a financial advisor with Cetera in Hammond, LA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Hancock Whitney Bank and investment services roles since 2005. Riley has been with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Hammond, LA

700 SW Railroad Avenue

Hammond LA 70403

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Cetera

2022 - Present • 4 years

Hammond, LA

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2022 - Present • 4 years

St Cloud, MN

Hancock Whitney Bank

2005 - Present • 21 years

Hammond, LA

Hancock Investment Services, Inc.

2005 - 2022 • 17 years

Hammond, LA

Disclosures

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Series 65

Folsom, LA

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Series 66

Folsom, LA

WMS Group LLC

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Series 63, Series 65

Hammond, LA

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Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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CFP®, Series 63

Ponchatoula, LA

Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

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Christopher J

Series 63, Series 65

Hammond, LA

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Gerrod G

Series 66

Hammond, LA

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