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Wheat A. Kelley

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PHENIX CITY, AL 36867
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CRD#: 1785019
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Professional summary


Wheat Andrew Kelley, who also goes by Andy Kelley, Wheat Kelley, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Phenix City, Alabama and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Phenix City, Alabama.

Wheat is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Wheat has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andy Kelley | Wheat Kelley

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Wheat Andrew Kelley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 16, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3548 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, AL 36867
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHENIX CITY, AL
Current

September 16, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 3548 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, AL 36867
BD
CRD#: 15340
Phenix City, AL
Past

October 8, 2021 - September 19, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

October 8, 2021 - September 19, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

August 18, 2021 - October 13, 2021

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
OPELIKA, AL
Past

August 16, 2021 - October 13, 2021

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
OPELIKA, AL
Past

January 22, 2018 - August 17, 2021

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
Eufaula, AL
Past

January 22, 2018 - August 16, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
EUFAULA, AL
Past

January 2, 2018 - January 5, 2018

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
PHENIX CITY, AL
Past

January 2, 2018 - January 5, 2018

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
PHENIX CITY, AL
Past

October 10, 2014 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

October 10, 2014 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

December 2, 2009 - October 10, 2014

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

November 30, 2009 - October 10, 2014

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

November 27, 2006 - November 18, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

October 13, 2000 - November 18, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
COLUMBUS, GA
Past

June 5, 1997 - October 23, 2000

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 5, 1988 - June 27, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
(9/16/2024)
IAR
Alabama
(9/16/2024)
RR
Arizona
(9/16/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/16/2024)
RR
Georgia
(9/16/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/4/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/16/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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#: 105644Phenix City, AL 36867

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