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Kevin R. Kent
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Skokie, IL 60077
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CRD#: 1523450
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Professional summary
Kevin Robert Kent is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Skokie, Illinois and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 01/1984 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BLS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 22405 95TH AVE SE WOODINVILLE, WA 98077 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 06/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASSIVE OWNERSHIP IN APARTMENT BLDG; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KEVIN KENT INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARY SERVICES START DATE: 03/2025 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE NOTARY SERVICES AS NEEDED; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LAKEVIEW HOA INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 15N GUNCLUB RD BREWSTER, WA, 98812 NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION START DATE: 07/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TREASURER OF HOA FOR FOUR HOMES; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ANDERSON, FOE, KENT, MADSEN & ASSOCIATES, LLC DBA PILLAR FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 07/2012 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KEVIN R KENT INC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: S CORP FOR COMPENSATION START DATE: 01/1994 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: THIS IS SIMPLY AS PASSTHROUGH FOR COMPENSATION;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 2, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5250 Old Orchard Rd Suite 300, Skokie, IL 60077Office #2: 515 Pine St Ste D, Sandpoint, ID 83864Office #3: 9 Tenth St, Priest River, ID 83856Office #5: 1420 5th Ave Suite 3150, Seattle, WA 98101RIA
CRD#: 105644
Skokie, IL
Current
September 2, 2025 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 515 Pine Street, Suite D, Sandpoint, ID 83864Office #2: 9 Tenth St, Priest River, ID 83856Office #3: 5250 Old Orchard Rd Suite 300, Skokie, IL 60077Office #4: 1420 Fifth Ave, Suite 2625, Seattle, WA 98101BD
CRD#: 10299
Sandpoint, ID
Past
April 16, 2007 - September 2, 2025
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
SEATTLE, WA
Past
March 11, 2002 - December 31, 2005
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 109729
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
January 4, 2001 - November 14, 2005
AFC, AFFILIATED FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 113927
SEATTLE, WA
Past
August 15, 1987 - January 1, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
July 3, 1986 - September 2, 2025
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
SEATTLE, WA
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
Alaska(9/2/2025)
RR
Arizona(9/2/2025)
RR
California(9/2/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/2/2025)
RR
Delaware(9/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/2/2025)
RR
Florida(9/2/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/2/2025)
RR
Idaho(9/2/2025)
IAR
Idaho(9/3/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/2/2025)
IAR
Illinois(9/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/2/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/2/2025)
RR
Montana(9/2/2025)
RR
Nebraska(9/2/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/11/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/2/2025)
RR
New York(9/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/3/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/2/2025)
RR
South Dakota(9/2/2025)
RR
Texas(9/2/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/2/2025)
RR
Utah(9/11/2025)
IAR
Washington(9/2/2025)
RR
Washington(9/3/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/31/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)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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