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Kenneth L. Walker

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CRD#: 1199318
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kenneth Lynial Walker, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Kenneth had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 22 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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) COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING GROUP, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 24725 12 MILE ST STE 312 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034; INVESTMENT/LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS; CEO; 12/01/1983; APPX 200 HOURS/MONTH; APPX 160 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING; BUSINESS OWNER/ RUN DAILY OPERATIONS 2) COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ADVISORY CORPORATION; INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME ADDRESS AS REGISTERED BRANCH; STATE REGISTERED UNAFFILIATED RIA; OWNER/PRESIDENT; 03/15/2017; ONLY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS (COULD BE BOTH DURING AND NOT DURING TRADING); SPECIALIZED INDIVIDUAL ESTATE AND RETIREMENT PLANS FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

June 29, 2023 - May 31, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

September 20, 2019 - May 31, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

April 8, 2019 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

May 8, 2018 - December 31, 2022

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ADVISORY CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130345
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

September 8, 2016 - December 31, 2017

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ADVISORY CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130345
Southfield, MI
Past

June 22, 2011 - April 11, 2017

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

December 22, 2010 - December 31, 2014

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ADVISORY CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130345
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

August 21, 2009 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

November 4, 1983 - August 25, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
SOUTHFIELD, MI

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/15/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 105644

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