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Douglas Scott Francis Ellis

Advisor at Cetera — Vacaville, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Vacaville, CA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,115 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Douglas Ellis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for a combined total of 30 years. He has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 1990. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

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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Fee options

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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Vacaville, CA

Vacaville CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Avantax Advisory services

2005 - 2025 • 20 years

Vacaville, CA

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1995 - 2025 • 30 years

Vacaville, CA

SELF EMPLOYED

1990 - Present • 36 years

Vavaville, CA

Disclosures

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Series 66

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Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, CA

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