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Laurence D. Kachel

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005
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CRD#: 1240215
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Professional summary


Laurence David Kachel, who also goes by Larry D. Kachel, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Brookfield, Wisconsin and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Laurence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Laurence has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Larry D. Kachel

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) KACHEL INSURANCE - 16800 W. GREENFIELD AVENUE SUITE 350 BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 - HEALTH INSURANCE SALES/CONSULTING - OWNER - STARTED 1994 - 2HRS/WK. 2) KACHEL FINANCIAL GROUP; INV-REL; BROOKFIELD, WI; OWNER; FINANCIAL ADVISORY; START DATE 11/2012; 160 HRS/MNTH 130 DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS: 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DLK ENTERPRISES, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 144 TRAIL ST WHITEWATER, WI 53190 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT START DATE: 6/1990 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 7 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 7 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE-PRESIDENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOARD OF DIRECTORS & INVOLVED IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISTION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GREATER WHITEWATER COMMITTEE, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 405 PANTHER CT WHITEWATER WI 53190 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO WHITEWATER, WI START DATE: 1/2012 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SENIOR FOUNDING MEMBER 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UW-WHITEWATER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEAN'S ADVISORY BOARD; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 800 MAIN ST UW WHITEWATER, WHITEWATER WI 53190; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HIGHER EDUCATION; START DATE: 4/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING WITH ADVISORY BOARD ON EDUCATION 6) WISCONSIN DAIRY SUPPLY, INC, NOT INVEST REL, 440 W ANN ST, WHITEWATER, WI, 53190, DAIRY SUPPLY COMPANY, START 06/01/05, 1HR/WK NOT DURING TRADING, VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 7) KACHEL ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, NOT INVEST REL, 144 TRATT ST, WHITEWATER, WI, 53190, REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KACHEL FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 144 TRATT STREET, WHITEWATER, WI 53190; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITABLE FOUNDATION; START DATE: 12/2005; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-DIRECTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CO-DIRECTOR; 9) WHITEWATER LEADS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 800 W MAIN STREET, WHITEWATER, WI, 53190, EDUCATION, STARTED 12/2015, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE IMPROVE READING SKILLS

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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

April 26, 2005 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 16800 West Greenfield Avenue Suite 350, Brookfield, WI 53005
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BROOKFIELD, WI
Current

October 22, 2004 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 16800 West Greenfield Avenue Suite 350, Brookfield, WI 53005
BD
CRD#: 10358
Brookfield, WI
Past

November 2, 1998 - October 29, 2004

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 17, 1996 - October 12, 1998

WELLINGTON INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 23018
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past

June 23, 1995 - June 14, 1996

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 23, 1995 - June 14, 1996

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 15, 1993 - January 13, 1995

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 23737
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

September 6, 1991 - July 15, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 28, 1988 - October 2, 1991

XELAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16555
Past

September 12, 1986 - October 27, 1988

WALL STREET DISCOUNTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8471
Past

February 24, 1984 - August 21, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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
Arizona
(10/12/2017)
RR
Arkansas
(9/17/2024)
RR
California
(10/22/2004)
RR
Florida
(11/17/2016)
RR
Illinois
(1/3/2008)
RR
Montana
(7/19/2019)
RR
Texas
(10/18/2016)
IAR
Texas
(10/12/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/22/2004)
IAR
Wisconsin
(4/26/2005)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/24/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Brookfield, WI 53005

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