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Craig S. Ciarlelli

HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
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CRD#: 1035445
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Professional summary


Craig Stephen Ciarlelli is a registered financial advisor currently at HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP INC located in Lakewood, Colorado and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Littleton, Colorado.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Craig has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 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.
(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REPRESENTATIVE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LTC; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 141 UNION BLVD, SUITE 350, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE, START DATE: 1989, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CC COACHING AND CONSULTING INC., INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 5595 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120, NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, START DATE: AUGUST 2001, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSULT TO COMPANIES ABOUT QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS AND PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING; (4) CRAIG S. CIARLELLI, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5595 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120, GARAGE RENTAL, START 01/2004, 0HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), RENTING PARKING SPACE IN GARAGE; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CSCPLC, LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ; START DATE: 04/2004 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER / PRINCIPAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNS AN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE ; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2460 WEST 26TH AVENUE #500-C, DENVER, CO 80211; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DIABETES ASSOCIATION: START DATE: 2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: LIVING RED COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECRUIT THOSE WITH DIABETES TO PARTICIPATE IN BICYCLE TOURS ACROSS THE COUNTRY; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PLCCSC LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE ; START DATE: 03/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER /MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FOR PERSONAL USE ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 7, 2006 - Present

HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP INC

Office #1: 141 Union Blvd. Suite 350, Lakewood, CO 80228
RIA
CRD#: 129971
LAKEWOOD, CO
Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 5595 S Sycamore St, Littleton, CO 80120
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LITTLETON, CO
Current

November 17, 1989 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5595 S Sycamore St, Littleton, CO 80120
BD
CRD#: 13572
Littleton, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - March 24, 2006

HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 109260
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 13, 1991 - December 3, 1997

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1989 - December 6, 1989

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 12, 1988 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

June 24, 1982 - September 26, 1988

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265

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".
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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
Alabama
(5/3/2021)
RR
Alaska
(1/3/2006)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2004)
RR
California
(1/2/2004)
RR
Colorado
(11/17/1989)
IAR
Colorado
(6/7/2006)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2007)
RR
Georgia
(6/2/2020)
RR
Idaho
(5/30/2013)
RR
Illinois
(10/11/2001)
RR
Indiana
(10/12/2021)
RR
Iowa
(11/13/2015)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2004)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2013)
RR
Maryland
(10/7/2002)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/29/2014)
RR
Michigan
(1/15/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(6/11/2013)
RR
Missouri
(8/19/2020)
RR
Montana
(1/2/2013)
RR
Nevada
(1/4/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/2/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(1/6/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(7/20/2017)
RR
New York
(12/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(12/4/2018)
RR
Ohio
(4/4/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2013)
RR
Oregon
(1/3/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/18/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(3/14/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(7/20/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(6/6/2017)
RR
Texas
(1/13/2015)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(9/17/2014)
RR
Vermont
(2/28/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2009)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(1/19/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/8/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 105644Lakewood, CO 80228

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