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John Surace
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
John Surace has worked in the financial industry for 27 years and is a financial advisor based in Hauppauge, New York. After two years at Avantax Advisory Services and two years at Osaic Wealth, John joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 23% by experience nationwide
Office888 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 220, Hauppauge, NY 11788
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
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Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- Sep 2025 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- Nov 2023 – Sep 2025Avantax Advisory ServicesPreviously
- 2021 – 2023Osaic Wealth, Inc.Previously
- Apr 2021 – Sep 2021Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
Contact John
(310) 257-7880Firm headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. Ask for John. 888 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 220Hauppauge, NY 11788Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for John Surace. John works from the Hauppauge, NY office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 23% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
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How is John paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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