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30yrs

Patrick McLaughlin

Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers

Patrick McLaughlin is a fiduciary financial advisor in Gold River, California, with 30 years in the industry. Patrick joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2020, after eight years at First Allied Advisory Services and six years at First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 24 advisors with offices in Gold River, and one of 23 fiduciaries.

Gold River, CA 95670Top 12% by experience in Gold RiverFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 12% by experience in Gold River
Office2377 Gold Meadow Way Suite 100, Gold River, CA 95670
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$306,089
Advisors at the firm10,452
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Cetera Investment Advisers

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2020 – now
  2. 2012 – 2020
    First Allied Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
  3. 2006 – 2012
    First Allied Securities, Inc.Previously
  4. Nov 2002 – Mar 2004
    Quick & Reilly, Inc.Previously
  5. Sep 2000 – Jul 2002

Questions to ask Patrick

Tailored to Patrick’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Patrick

How do I contact Patrick?

Call Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for Patrick McLaughlin. Patrick works from the Gold River, CA office.

How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?

Patrick has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 12% by experience in Gold River.

What licenses does Patrick hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Patrick a fiduciary?

Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Patrick paid?

Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Patrick for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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