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Erich James Zielonka

Advisor at Cetera — Chicopee, MA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

19 years

Location

Chicopee, MA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,095 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Erich Zielonka is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, as well as ownership of a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and wealth management. Zielonka also manages an LLC for rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees assets exceeding $256 billion through a large network of independent advisors.

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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Chicopee, MA

Chicopee MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Massachusetts · Texas

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Chicopee, MA

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Pleasanton, CA

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Pleasanton, CA

Avantax Advisory Services

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Pleasanton, CA

Avantax Insurance Services, Inc.

2013 - 2025 • 12 years

Pleasanton, CA

1 St Global Corp.

2013 - 2019 • 6 years

Pleasanton, CA

1st Global Advisors, inc

2013 - 2019 • 6 years

Pleasanton, CA

Teckel Enterprises, Inc.

2010 - Present • 16 years

Pleasanton, CA

University of California, Berkeley

2007 - Present • 19 years

Berkeley, CA

Various Insurance Carriers For W&R Insurance Agencies

2006 - Present • 20 years

San Jose, CA

Disclosures

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CFP®, RICP®

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Series 66

South Hadley, MA

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Wealth management Real estate investing
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Series 65, Series 63

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Series 65

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Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 63, Series 65

Holyoke, MA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Edward T

CFP®

Longmeadow, MA

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Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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