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Kenneth R. Perkins

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
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CRD#: 1653276
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Professional summary


Kenneth Robert Perkins is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Steubenville, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Steubenville, Ohio.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS (FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE, PROPERTY & CASUALTY) 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY 0 NON SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, START DATE 3/1985 2.) OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY, UPKEEP OF PROPERTY, PAYMENT OF INSURANCE AND TAXES ON SAID PROPERTY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS REGARDING THE PROPERTY, STEUBENVILLE, OHIO , 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, 3 NON SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, START DATE 1/2008 3.)NOTARY PUBLIC SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, 1 NON SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, START DATE 8/2003 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA TRI STATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE START DATE: 03/2009 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FIXED INSURANCE SALES 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JEFFERSON SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 500 MARKET ST #34 STEUBENVILLE OH 43952 NATURE OF BUSINESS: PUBLIC SERVICE START DATE: 1/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 2 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LOCAL WATER AND SOIL CONSERVATION 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JEFFERSON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 500 MARKET ST MEZZANINE SUITE 4, STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBER; START DATE: 1/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTENANCE OF FINANCIAL RECORDS AND EXPENSES, PAY BILLS AS AUTHORIZED BY BOARD; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: STEUBENVILLE CULTURAL TRUST INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: NO PHYSICAL LOCATION, PUBLIC LOCATIONS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 08/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DEVELOP ACTIVITIES TO BRING CULTURE AND ART TO AREA, ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 255 N 3rd St, Steubenville, OH 43952
RIA
CRD#: 105644
STEUBENVILLE, OH
Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 255 N 3rd St, Steubenville, OH 43952
BD
CRD#: 13572
Steubenville, OH
Past

September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
CARNEGIE, PA
Past

October 7, 2009 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
STUBENVILLE, OH
Past

November 16, 2007 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
STUBENVILLE, OH
Past

January 19, 2006 - November 21, 2007

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
WINTERSVILLE, OH
Past

December 1, 1995 - November 21, 2007

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
WINTERSVILLE, OH
Past

June 22, 1987 - November 6, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 22, 1987 - November 6, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
(9/3/2013)
RR
California
(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado
(3/16/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/13/2022)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Illinois
(9/3/2013)
RR
Kansas
(7/5/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(9/23/2013)
RR
Maryland
(9/3/2013)
RR
Michigan
(3/31/2014)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/1/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(1/3/2024)
RR
New York
(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(9/3/2013)
RR
Ohio
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Ohio
(6/29/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/3/2013)
RR
West Virginia
(9/3/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/7/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Steubenville, OH 43952

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