AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
KL

Katherine E. Lewis

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1876190
KL

Professional summary


Katherine Elizabeth Lewis, who also goes by Kate Lewis, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Katherine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Katherine has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kate Lewis

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 345 95TH ST MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 12/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDE AT BOARD MEETINGS, EX OFFICIO COMMITTEE MEMBER WITH VOTING RIGHTS. SIGN DOCUMENT AS REQUIRED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PERFORM DUTIES INCIDENTAL TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LEWIS FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CEO AND FINANCIAL ADVISER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE AND ACT AS FINANCIAL ADVISER 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LEWIS FINANCIAL GROUP MILWAUKEE, LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: OFFICE SPACE LEASE; START DATE: 2/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 45; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LEASE OFFICE SPACE FOR DBA, SIGN LEASE, PAY RENT AND MAINTAIN SPACE;

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Katherine Elizabeth Lewis'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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 10700 W Research Dr., Ste. 3, Wauwatosa, WI 53226Office #2: 10700 W Research Drive Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53226
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Wauwatosa, WI
Current

February 17, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10700 W Research Drive Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53226
BD
CRD#: 13572
Milwaukee, WI
Past

February 17, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 29, 2012 - February 23, 2022

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

June 11, 2012 - February 23, 2022

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 1, 2011 - January 25, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 1, 2011 - January 25, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

January 31, 2011 - March 9, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

January 31, 2011 - March 9, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

January 8, 2009 - January 31, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 10, 1998 - September 21, 2000

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 18, 1994 - January 31, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

November 25, 1988 - August 14, 1991

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT

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
(3/18/2025)
RR
Arizona
(2/17/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(2/17/2022)
RR
California
(2/17/2022)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2022)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2022)
RR
Hawaii
(2/17/2022)
RR
Illinois
(2/17/2022)
RR
Iowa
(2/17/2022)
RR
Maryland
(2/17/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(9/27/2024)
RR
Montana
(2/17/2022)
RR
Nevada
(2/17/2022)
RR
New York
(2/17/2022)
RR
Oregon
(2/17/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/19/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(1/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(1/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/15/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/15/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/17/2022)
IAR
Wisconsin
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/25/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

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

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Wauwatosa, WI 53226

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Katherine Lewis

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Shelly May Wohler
Shelly WohlerAdvisorCheck Check Mark
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS
IAR
RR
Brookfield, WI
Casey John Berrall
Casey BerrallAdvisorCheck Check Mark
BKM WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IAR
Brookfield, WI
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.