Peter G. Koleske

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

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CRD#: 1880772

Professional summary

Peter Gerard Koleske is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Brookfield, Wisconsin and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Peter has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE, 0.5/HRS/WK; TRUSTEE FOR ST JOSEPH PARISH, ASSIST PASTOR MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING THE BUSINESS SIDE OF THE PARISH, CHECK WRITING IN DUAL CAPACITY, 0.5/HRS/WK

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 11, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 15700 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

RIA

CRD#: 105644

BROOKFIELD, WI

Current

June 12, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 15700 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

CRD#: 15340

Brookfield, WI

Past

April 13, 2022 - December 31, 2023

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 875

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 11, 2022 - December 31, 2023

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 875

Milwaukee, WI

Past

February 12, 2018 - December 23, 2021

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17868

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

February 12, 2018 - December 23, 2021

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17868

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

July 10, 2013 - January 16, 2018

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137115

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

July 10, 2013 - January 16, 2018

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137115

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

June 12, 2009 - May 15, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

June 12, 2009 - January 4, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

January 1, 2008 - June 3, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

BROOKFIELD, WI

Past

November 30, 2007 - June 3, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

BROOKFIELD, WI

Past

March 11, 1999 - June 5, 2001

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

APPLETON, WI

Past

May 18, 1998 - March 19, 1999

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34637

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 16, 1997 - May 14, 1998

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

May 30, 1996 - April 15, 1997

GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.

CRD#: 16178

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

April 25, 1996 - May 31, 1996

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

May 31, 1995 - April 19, 1996

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

CRD#: 14536

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ

Past

June 22, 1992 - May 31, 1995

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(7/15/2025)

California
(7/10/2025)

Florida
(7/10/2025)

Iowa
(7/10/2025)

Minnesota
(7/10/2025)

Missouri
(7/10/2025)

Nevada
(7/10/2025)

Ohio
(7/11/2025)

Oregon
(10/6/2025)

IAR

Wisconsin
(6/11/2025)

Wisconsin
(6/12/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/21/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/26/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/29/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Peter G. Koleske

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Peter Gerard Koleske's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/21/2007

Series 63

Date: 6/26/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/29/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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