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Kirby S. Mcdonald
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
OMAHA, NE 68114
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CRD#: 1622995
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Professional summary
Kirby Spencer Mcdonald is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Kirby is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Kirby has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. INSURANCE, DBA, ILLUMINATE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ILLUMINATE FINANCIAL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SUBLEASING OFFICE SPACE; START DATE: 4/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRODUCER/OSJ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SUBLEASING OFFICE SPACE, RENTAL INCOME; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MISSION HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS:168TH STREET OMAHA, NE 68135; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FORESTERS FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2221 KENMORE AVE STE 108 BUFFALO, NY 14207; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 3/1982; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: UP TO 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: UP TO 10 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVICE AND SALES OF LIFE INSURANCE;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 19, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 9290 W Dodge Rd Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68114Office #2: 111 West Main Street, Ste 201, Inverness, FL 34450RIA
CRD#: 105644
OMAHA, NE
Current
February 15, 2011 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 9290 W Dodge Rd Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68114Office #2: 111 West Main Street, Ste 201, Inverness, FL 34450BD
CRD#: 10299
Omaha, NE
Past
February 18, 2011 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
June 14, 2001 - February 11, 2011
QA3 FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104957
OMAHA, NE
Past
November 4, 1999 - February 11, 2011
QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 14754
OMAHA, NE
Past
October 21, 1997 - September 14, 1999
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
May 19, 1987 - August 27, 1997
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
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
Alabama(6/21/2023)
RR
Alaska(10/1/2012)
RR
Arizona(1/10/2020)
RR
Arkansas(3/21/2011)
RR
California(2/15/2011)
RR
Colorado(2/15/2011)
RR
Connecticut(2/15/2011)
RR
Florida(2/15/2011)
IAR
Florida(3/19/2024)
RR
Georgia(2/15/2011)
RR
Idaho(3/25/2013)
RR
Illinois(2/15/2011)
RR
Indiana(2/16/2011)
RR
Iowa(2/15/2011)
RR
Kansas(2/15/2011)
RR
Kentucky(5/9/2025)
RR
Louisiana(2/15/2011)
RR
Maine(1/6/2020)
RR
Maryland(2/15/2011)
RR
Massachusetts(2/15/2011)
RR
Michigan(2/15/2011)
RR
Minnesota(2/15/2011)
RR
Mississippi(1/2/2014)
RR
Missouri(2/15/2011)
RR
Nebraska(2/17/2011)
IAR
Nebraska(3/21/2024)
RR
Nevada(4/15/2025)
RR
New Jersey(2/15/2011)
RR
New Mexico(1/4/2023)
RR
New York(2/15/2011)
RR
North Carolina(2/15/2011)
RR
Ohio(2/15/2011)
RR
Oklahoma(2/25/2011)
RR
Oregon(2/15/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/15/2011)
RR
South Carolina(7/14/2011)
RR
South Dakota(2/15/2011)
RR
Texas(2/15/2011)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(2/15/2011)
RR
Virginia(2/15/2011)
RR
Washington(6/14/2017)
RR
Wisconsin(2/15/2011)
RR
Wyoming(2/15/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Omaha, NE 68114TRUST BUT VERIFY
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