Phillip W. Cruikshank

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Decatur, IL

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CRD#: 1931752

Professional summary

Phillip William Cruikshank is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Decatur, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Decatur, Illinois.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Phillip has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 11/1998 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CRUIKSHANK WEALTH PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES. PROVIDING BROKERAGE, ADVISORY, AND INSURANCE SERVICES START DATE: 1/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER, OPERATOR, FINANCIAL ADVISOR OF RETAIL FINANCIAL PLANNING;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Decatur, IL

Current

February 16, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

Decatur, IL

Past

May 18, 2022 - March 13, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

DECATUR, IL

Past

May 18, 2022 - March 13, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

DECATUR, IL

Past

September 9, 2013 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

DECATUR, IL

Past

September 9, 2013 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

DECATUR, IL

Past

March 11, 2011 - August 30, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

DECATUR, IL

Past

December 21, 2010 - August 30, 2013

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

DECATUR, IL

Past

June 4, 2009 - December 31, 2010

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

DECATUR, IL

Past

November 22, 2002 - June 5, 2009

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031

DECATUR, IL

Past

October 27, 2000 - April 30, 2002

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

LYNNFIELD, MA

Past

March 2, 2000 - October 25, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

March 2, 2000 - October 25, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

January 10, 1997 - January 13, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 10, 1997 - January 13, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

August 19, 1996 - October 8, 1996

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

October 24, 1995 - June 10, 1996

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

April 24, 1989 - September 26, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 24, 1989 - September 26, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

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

Arkansas
(7/18/2025)

Florida
(2/19/2024)

Illinois
(2/22/2024)

IAR

Illinois
(2/22/2024)

Indiana
(3/6/2024)

Wisconsin
(2/21/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/10/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/14/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 2/16/2024

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/15/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/21/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Phillip W. Cruikshank

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Phillip William Cruikshank's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/10/1996

Series 63

Date: 2/14/1992

Series 6TO

Date: 2/16/2024

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/15/1995

Series 6

Date: 4/21/1989

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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