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Kenneth J. Kolnicki
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
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CRD#: 1377627
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Professional summary
Kenneth John Kolnicki is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Kenneth has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) KPW TECH, INC 1400 OPUS PLACE, #100 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-STOCKHOLDER-PRESIDENT COMPUTER CONSULTATION -8HRS/WK. EFFECTIVE 02/01/05; 2) KJK CPA, LTD1400 OPUS PLACE, #100 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 PRESIDENT, OWNER; CPA SERVICES 40 HRS/WK. EFFECTIVE 02/01/05; 3) CPA FIRM/ACCTG & TAX-PARTNER SINCE 11/74 - PARTNER PREP & REVIEW OF TAXES-25HR/WK; 4) CPA FIRM-ACCOUNTANT SINCE 94-ACCOUNTING-40HR/WK; 5) POLLITZ & COMPANY, CPA'S; NOT INV REL; DOWNERS GROVE, IL; CPA FIRM- SUBSIDIARY OF KOLNICKI, PETERSON, WIRTH, CPAS; MEMBER; START DATE 10/22/2010; 10 HRS/WK: 6) KPW FINANCIAL SERVICES; DOWNERS GROVE, IL; REGISTERED REP; START DATE 11/2012:
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 16, 1998 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1400 Opus Place Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515RIA
CRD#: 105644
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Current
June 18, 1985 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 1400 Opus Place Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515BD
CRD#: 10358
Downers Grove, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(9/17/1992)
RR
California(8/20/1997)
RR
Colorado(5/19/2022)
RR
Florida(6/14/1994)
RR
Georgia(1/13/2000)
RR
Illinois(6/18/1985)
IAR
Illinois(2/16/1998)
RR
Indiana(3/1/1996)
RR
Iowa(7/3/2019)
RR
Missouri(11/20/2018)
RR
Nebraska(10/1/2015)
RR
Nevada(4/23/2025)
RR
New Jersey(1/4/2021)
RR
North Carolina(3/13/2007)
RR
Ohio(12/2/2009)
RR
Tennessee(11/6/2025)
RR
Texas(5/10/2024)
IAR
Texas(5/10/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/7/1993)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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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