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Virgil A. Biggs
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SARANAC, MI 48881
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CRD#: 1755904
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Professional summary
Virgil Arthur Biggs is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Saranac, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Saranac, Michigan.
Virgil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Virgil has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 22 exams.
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Yes
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None
Other business activities
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1) Biggs,Dickinson & Roberts Wealth Mgmt. Srvcs.,LLC~'NIR'~356 E. Main St.~Saranac~MI~48881~Other~Partner/General Partner~4/1/2011~160hrs~120hrs~Operational and/or Marketing Name for H.D. Vest Services 2) BIGGS,DICKINSON & ROBERTS WEALTH MGMT. SRVCS.,LLC POSITION: Partner/General Partner NATURE: Other INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 04/01/2011 ADDRESS: 356 E Main, PO Box 60, Saranac MI 48881, United States DESCRIPTION: Operational and/or Marketing Name for Avantax Services 3) BHT&D, CPA'S POSITION: Tax Preparation NATURE: Tax Preparation and some consultation. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 75 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 01/01/2011 ADDRESS: 356 E Main, PO Box 60, Saranac MI 48881, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Preparation during January - April. 95% of hours per month are for Jan - April only. 4) SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION POSITION: Director/Officer NATURE: Health Care INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2016 ADDRESS: 3565 S. State Rd. M-66, Ionia MI 48846, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend Board Meetings and help raise awareness of giving to the Foundation 5) HANDS OF MERCY INTERNATIONAL POSITION: Treasurer/Comptroller NATURE: Provides food and assistance to homeless and teaches about Jesus Christ. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2012 ADDRESS: 356 E Main, PO Box 60, Saranac MI 48881, United States DESCRIPTION: Treasurer for a non profit, missionary outreach 6) SARANAC COMMUNITY CHURCH POSITION: Member of the Board of Directors NATURE: Nonprofit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: 125 S. Bridge, Saranac MI 48881, United States DESCRIPTION: Member of the Pastoral Relations Commission 7) SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL POSITION: Director/Officer NATURE: Health Care INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2011 ADDRESS: 3565 S. State Rd. M-66, Ionia MI 48846, United States DESCRIPTION: I see my position as one of a cheerleader. We try to promote the Hospital in a positive light and encourage people to use our services. It is also important to be a listening ear if there are problems that someone encountered. I then need to take that information back to the meetings so the appropriate officials can follow up. I am also asked to contribute as a Board Member. I participate in employee rounding where I accompany an officer of the Hospital and we go around and thank our employees for the job they do and ask for suggestions we need to consider on improving their work and the Hospital.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 356 E Main St, Saranac, MI 48881RIA
CRD#: 105644
SARANAC, MI
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 356 E Main St, Saranac, MI 48881BD
CRD#: 13572
SARANAC, MI
Past
July 6, 2010 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
SARNAC, MI
Past
November 12, 1987 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
SARANAC, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
IAR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/5/2025)
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
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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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Saranac, MI 48881TRUST BUT VERIFY
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