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Gary R. Aiken
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MINNETONKA, MN
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CRD#: 1036253
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Professional summary
Gary Russell Aiken is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Gary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE;
START DATE: 01/2011;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 12 HOURS;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE.
2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA TONKA FINANCIAL;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES;
START DATE: 01/2011;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60+ HOURS;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 HOURS;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS.
3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA MNSURE ASSISTER;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;
ADDRESS: 81 7TH STREET #300, ST. PAUL, MN 55101;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: HEALTH INSURANCE;
START DATE: 11/2015;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3-4 HOURS;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.
4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GOLDEN VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO;
ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS COUNCIL;
START DATE: 02/2013;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHAIR;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BRING GOLDEN VALLEY BUSINESSES TOGETHER
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MINNETONKA, MN
Current
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
Minnetonka, MN
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
October 21, 2008 - January 9, 2009
THE CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 140551
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past
January 2, 2008 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
MINNETONKA, MN
Past
November 9, 2007 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
MINNETONKA, MN
Past
January 21, 2005 - November 21, 2007
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
MINNETONKA, MN
Past
March 25, 1982 - November 8, 1984
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
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(10/3/2016)
RR
California(1/3/2022)
RR
Colorado(10/3/2016)
RR
Delaware(5/16/2017)
RR
Florida(10/3/2016)
RR
Illinois(5/7/2019)
RR
Indiana(4/13/2020)
RR
Iowa(8/14/2025)
RR
Kansas(2/16/2022)
RR
Kentucky(5/27/2025)
RR
Michigan(2/27/2025)
RR
Minnesota(10/3/2016)
IAR
Minnesota(3/21/2024)
RR
Missouri(10/3/2016)
RR
Nevada(10/3/2016)
RR
North Carolina(10/18/2019)
RR
South Dakota(10/3/2016)
RR
Texas(3/22/2023)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/3/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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