John Varao is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor, based in Fall River, MA, with 37 years of industry experience.
Location
435 Columbia Street, Fall River, MA, 02721
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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record
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John owns rental real estate property since 2013, dedicating minimal time. He is also a self-employed tax preparer/accountant since 1982.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
September 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
September 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Avantax Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 2019 - September 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Avantax Advisory Services
October 2019 - September 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos
1st Global Advisors INC
November 1998 - October 2019 · 20 yrs 11 mos
1st Global Capital CORP.Broker
July 1994 - October 2019 · 25 yrs 3 mos
Five Star Resources, INC.Broker
January 1993 - July 1994 · 1 yr 6 mos
H.D. Vest Investment Securities, INC.Broker
September 1992 - January 1993 · 4 mos
Triple Check Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 1989 - October 1992 · 3 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations3 states
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