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Wayne A. Christ

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ANKENY, IA 50023
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CRD#: 1022236
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Professional summary


Wayne Alvin Christ is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Ankeny, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Ankeny, Iowa.

Wayne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Wayne has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(dba) EXCELLENCE ACHIEVED, LLC; Investment Related: 702 SW 4th Avenue, Ste. 108, Ankeny IA 50023; Owner; Financial Advisory; Start Date: 12/2016; 160 hours per month with 100 hours of those per month occurring during trading hours; Provide financial advice and planning and offer insurance and investment products as solutions. >> WAYNE A CHRIST, CLU, CHFC, CASL; Investment Related; 702 SW 4th Street, Ste. 108, Ankeny IA 50023; Self-employed Owner; Insurance; Start Date 01/1979; 80 hours per month with 40 of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; Advise, place, review, and service insurance products. >> IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DELTA CHI ALUMNI BOARD OF TRUSTEES; Non-investment Related; 2893 NW 74th Avenue, Ankeny IA 50023; Non-Member Advisor; Advising college students (not financial); Start Date: 01/2021; 10 hours per month with none of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; Delta Chi has a chapter at Iowa State. This organization exists only to advise the members of the chapter.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 702 Sw 4th Street #108, Ankeny, IA 50023
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ANKENY, IA
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 702 Sw 4th Street #108, Ankeny, IA 50023
BD
CRD#: 13572
Ankeny, IA
Past

March 31, 2020 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Ankeny, IA
Past

January 5, 2015 - April 3, 2020

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106237
Ankeny, IA
Past

November 18, 2014 - January 9, 2017

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Ankeny, IA
Past

February 12, 2002 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Ankeny, IA
Past

March 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 2, 1982 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(2/20/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
California
(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Iowa
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(2/20/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(2/20/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/20/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/24/2025)
RR
Vermont
(2/20/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/20/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/18/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Ankeny, IA 50023

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