Christopher R. Bartkus

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CLEARWATER, FL 33756

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CRD#: 13964

Professional summary

Christopher Richard Bartkus, who also goes by Christopher R Bartkus, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Clearwater, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Clearwater, Florida.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Christopher R Bartkus

Other business activities

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(1) CHRISTOPHER R. BARTKUS; SINCE 01/01/1980; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; NOTARY; NOTARIZING; 1 HOUR SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 1 HOUR SPENT ON ACTIVITY DURING TRADING (2) BARTKUS FAMILY TRUST; SINCE 01/01/1990; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; TRUSTEE; ACT AS TRUSTEE; 0.5 SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY PER MONTH; 0 HOURS SPENT DURING BUSINESS HOURS (3) CPI OF FL; SINCE 01/01/1974; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; PRESIDENT; Insurance agency. Products offered are life and health insurance. Duties include selling and reviewing these products with clients; 8 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 1 HOUR SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS (4) MISSOURI AVENUE ASSOCIATES; SINCE 01/01/1979; SAME AS BRANCH ADDRESS; OWNER;Manage the commercial property. Tenants are both active and potential clients. Tenants are all working professioals i.e., CPA, architech, etc. I am the active manager for the property; 4 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 0 SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY DURING HOURS

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 2, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 615 S Missouri Ave Ste F, Clearwater, FL 33756

RIA

CRD#: 105644

CLEARWATER, FL

Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 615 S Missouri Ave Ste F, Clearwater, FL 33756

CRD#: 13572

Clearwater, FL

Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

August 29, 2008 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA

CRD#: 109485

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

July 28, 2008 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34643

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

June 13, 2003 - July 29, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

June 10, 2003 - July 29, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

August 12, 1992 - June 23, 2003

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 20068

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

May 19, 1992 - June 23, 2003

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

August 17, 1983 - May 19, 1992

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5774

Past

January 26, 1981 - August 15, 1983

NIES/BRAUER SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6707

Past

February 22, 1978 - February 29, 1980

FIRST EQUITY CORPORATION OF FLORIDA

CRD#: 9

Past

September 8, 1976 - September 20, 1977

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

Past

February 22, 1974 - July 10, 1976

SENTRY EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5069

Past

December 16, 1971 - March 2, 1974

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(1/4/2022)

California
(1/4/2022)

Florida
(9/21/2019)

IAR

Florida
(6/2/2023)

Georgia
(9/20/2019)

Illinois
(1/2/2025)

Michigan
(9/20/2019)

Montana
(4/15/2025)

New Mexico
(4/15/2025)

North Carolina
(9/20/2019)

Ohio
(9/20/2019)

South Carolina
(9/20/2019)

Tennessee
(8/22/2024)

Virginia
(1/4/2024)

Wisconsin
(8/22/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/14/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/19/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 12/11/1971

Registered Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/9/1985

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher R. Bartkus

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NIES/BRAUER SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST EQUITY CORPORATION OF FLORIDA

OSAIC FS, INC.

SENTRY EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/14/2000

Series 63

Date: 8/19/1986

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 1

Date: 12/11/1971

Series 24

Date: 9/9/1985

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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