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Kevin T. Howard

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
COLUMBIA, MD
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CRD#: 1705328
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Professional summary


Kevin Thomas Howard, who also goes by Kevin T Howard, Kevin Howard, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Columbia, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Elkridge, Maryland.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Kevin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kevin T Howard | Kevin Howard

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) Columbia Pro Cantare, Ltd; Treasurer; Columbia Pro Cantare is a nonprofit community choral organization organized under 501(c)(3). Typically the chorus performs at least 5 concerts per year in public venues featuring a variety of choral music.; NIR; 3; 06/01/1996; 8510 High Ridge Road Ellicott City MD 21043; I provide accounting support and compliance work including preparation of the annual 990. I attend monthly board of directors meetings 9 or 10 months of the year. I work with the Executive Director on a variety of accounting and compliance activities. 2) Kevin T. Howard, CPA/PFS, P.A.; Director; Licensed CPA firm in Maryland.� I offer tax planning, tax preparation for individuals and businesses, tax consulting, bookkeeping, and payroll services through this entity?.Technology consulting.; NIR; 60; 01/31/2002; 6030 Marshalee Dr Elkridge MD 21075; Preparation of tax returns and accounting consulting to clients. Management of all elements of this business. Technology management and operations. Marketing and advertising. 3) Flying Cloud Money Management, LLC (1); Sole proprietor; This is the trade name of what will be my future activity under Avantax's RIA. This includes financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, investment planning and tax efficient investment strategies.; IR; 80; 08/07/1996; 5807 Humblebee Road Columbia MD 21075; Ongoing duties include financial planning, portfolio construction, ongoing investment updates and performance review, client service and marketing.�? 4) Estate of Roy Benjamin Dawson Jr; Personal Representative/Executor; This is a deceased's estate through which I was named personal representative/executor (PR). Duties include gathering assets of the deceased and distributing the assets to the named beneficiary, Frances Dawson Revocable Living Trust.; IR; 1; 01/01/2024; 6030 Marshalee Dr Elkridge MD 21075; Filing paperwork with the MD and gathering assets for distribution to�Frances Dawson Revocable Living Trust.? 5) Conscious Business Association of MD; Treasurer; 501(c)(3) business association based on the book Conscious Capitalism. Hosts seminars and learning events around topics in the book who's purpose is to build a movement of business leaders improving the practice and perception of capitalism to elevate humanity.; NIR; 2; 05/17/2017; 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr Columbia MD 21046; Duties include: Quickbooks maintenance, 990, State filing with MD to maintain our corporate charter. Banking and bill paying. Periodic financial reports to membership.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
COLUMBIA, MD
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6030 Marshalee Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
BD
CRD#: 13572
Elkridge, MD
Past

December 21, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Columbia, MD
Past

February 12, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Columbia, MD
Past

April 19, 2001 - July 9, 2024

FLYING CLOUD MONEYMANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118836
COLUMBIA, MD

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
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Delaware
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(9/18/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/18/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Vermont
(9/18/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/11/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/20/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 105644Columbia, MD

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