Johns Creek, GA State Bridge Road Office

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Cetera

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Firm-wide stats for Cetera

Total advisors

10,197

Across 5,098 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC‑registered adviser that distributes its services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individuals (both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth), employer‑sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. Its offerings include discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and consulting, ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) retirement services, wrap and non‑wrap program platforms, and access to third‑party money managers.

The firm operates as a multi‑manager platform in which advisors may implement model portfolios provided by an affiliated manager (CIM), select unaffiliated third‑party managers, or construct bespoke strategies; program options range from automated InvestPath allocations to direct indexing, private client overlays, and unified managed accounts. Accounts are run under a mix of discretionary and non‑discretionary authorities and across multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with ongoing supervision and annual client reviews described in the ADV.

Notable features include scale — the ADV reports over $256 billion in assets under management, more than 10,000 advisors and roughly 800,000 clients — and a suite of affiliations (an affiliated trust company, affiliated model provider, strategic fund and ETP partner arrangements, and cash‑sweep programs) that shape product availability and revenue flows. The ADV also discloses recent regulatory settlements with the SEC (described in 2021, 2022 and 2024) and identifies an affiliation with a municipal advisor, both of which prospective clients should review alongside the brochure’s descriptions of revenue‑sharing, sweep arrangements and other program‑level conflicts of interest.

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Expertise

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

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

11138 State Bridge Road, Suite 125

Johns Creek GA 30022

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

Deyka C

Series 66

Johns Creek, GA

Cetera

Deyka Charneco is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, she worked at Edward Jones for three years and was involved with Biome Soaps, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Hispanic/Latino/Latinx
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Erica C

Series 66

Johns Creek, GA

Cetera

Erica Carson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Edward Jones for three years and held roles at Amazon Web Services, CommScope, and Fiserv. Outside of her financial career, she has operated a consignment business and engaged in retail arbitrage sales on eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over 10,000 advisors managing approximately $256 billion in assets.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Johns Creek, GA

Cetera

Stephen Koehler is a financial advisor with Cetera in Johns Creek, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, Johns Creek Advisors, NEXT Financial Group, Edward Jones, and COUNTRY Capital Management Company. Koehler serves as an elected board member of the Alpharetta Business Association, where he participates in community events and educational initiatives. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser providing a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms and third-party managers.

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

Series 66

Johns Creek, GA

Cetera

Damon Ladd Thomas Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill and Next Financial Group, Inc., and has been CEO of Johns Creek Advisors, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as chapter president of BNI-Up Johns Creek, a local networking organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

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