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Bobbi A. Koala
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BONITA, CA 91902
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CRD#: 1500212
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Professional summary
Bobbi Alexander Koala, who also goes by Bobbi A Koala, Bobbi Koala, Bobbi Lindberg, Robert Alexander Thai, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bonita, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bonita, California.
Bobbi is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Bobbi has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bobbi A Koala | Bobbi Koala | Bobbi Lindberg | Robert Alexander Thai
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) RENTAL PROPERTY; POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 09/20/2022; ADDRESS: 4001 HORTON CIRCLE, BONITA CA 91902; Landlord operating a vacation rental property, which is part of my residence. Collect rent, provide maintenance. 2) KOALA FINANCIAL, INC.; POSITION: Chief Executive Officer NATURE: Certified Public Accountant. Accounting and Financial planning services. Retirement and investment planning services. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 01/04/2013 ADDRESS: 5012 Central Avenue, Suite J, Bonita CA 91902; Accounting services. Managing office. Meeting with clients. Tax preparation. Koala Financial, Inc. also does business as Koala Financial and Bonita Tax Service. 3) REAL ESTATE SALES AND FINANCING POSITION: Licensed real estate agent NATURE: Serve clients in with real estate sales and financing activities under the supervision of a licensed broker. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/06/2014 ADDRESS: 5012 Central Ave, STE J, Bonita CA 91902, United States DESCRIPTION: Evaluate client objectives and suitability for real estate and financing activity, refer clients to my broker for additional service, provide broker with financial documents from client. 4) KOALA FINANCIAL, INC. POSITION: Chief Executive Officer NATURE: Certified Public Accountant. Accounting and Financial planning services. Retirement and investment planing services. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 01/04/2013 ADDRESS: 5012 Central Avenue, Suite J, Bonita CA 91902, United States DESCRIPTION: Accounting services. Managing office. Meeting with clients. Tax preparation. Koala Financial, Inc. also does business as Koala Financial and Bonita Tax Service.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5012 Central Ave Suite J, Bonita, CA 91902RIA
CRD#: 105644
BONITA, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5012 Central Ave Suite J, Bonita, CA 91902BD
CRD#: 13572
Bonita, CA
Past
November 7, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Bonita, CA
Past
November 7, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Bonita, CA
Past
April 4, 2003 - November 9, 2022
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BONITA, CA
Past
January 21, 2003 - November 9, 2022
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
BONITA, CA
Past
November 7, 1988 - December 19, 1989
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8292
Past
May 19, 1986 - November 27, 1987
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(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
IAR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/18/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/18/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General 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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