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Brian Michael Lehner

Brian Michael Lehner

CFP®
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Canfield, OH
·CRD# 1985449·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Michael Lehner, CFP®, who also goes by Brian M Lehner, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Canfield, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Perrysburg, Ohio. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Brian has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series...

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian M Lehner

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2004

Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
1. 4366 Boardman-canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 444062. 1201 30th Street Nw Suite 201b, Canton, OH 447093. 900 W South Boundary Building 10, Perrysburg, OH 43551
April 1, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
1. 900 W South Boundary Bldg 5b, Perrysburg, OH 435512. 4366 Boardman Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 444063. 1201 30th Street Nw Suite 201b, Canton, OH 44709
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC·CRD# 284840
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Perrysburg, OH
September 13, 2019 - April 1, 2025
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.·CRD# 126514
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Perrysburg, OH
August 19, 2019 - April 1, 2025
BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
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September 18, 2017 - September 16, 2019
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
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June 24, 2015 - September 16, 2019
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
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June 23, 2015 - September 13, 2019
VFG ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 150370
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Perrysburg, OH
October 14, 2011 - June 25, 2015
VFG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15121
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October 10, 2011 - June 23, 2015
SUN SHINE INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC·CRD# 153200
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Perrysburg, OH
August 29, 2011 - August 17, 2012
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8099
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Holland, OH
October 18, 2010 - August 16, 2011
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 134139
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February 3, 2010 - July 21, 2010
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
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February 2, 2010 - July 21, 2010
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December 4, 2000 - March 10, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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October 9, 2000 - March 10, 2010
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
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June 1, 1999 - October 17, 2000
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January 22, 1996 - June 7, 1999
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
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December 9, 1991 - January 26, 1996
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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 - SEC (1/13/1984 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Phone Number

(310) 257-7880

# of Employees

10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

813,961

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$256,813,748,739

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

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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: LEHNER SHOPE WEALTH GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR INVESTMENT BUSINESS; START DATE: 04/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING PARTNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACT AS ONE OF THE TWO MANAGING PARTNERS FOR THE DBA; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LEHNER SHOPE LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PAYROLL LLC WE RUN ALL PAYROLL THROUGH; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT, MANAGING PARTNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC WE RUN PAYROLL THROUGH FOR OUR EMPLOYEES;

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(3/31/2025)
RR
California
(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado
(3/31/2025)
RR
Florida
(3/31/2025)
RR
Georgia
(3/31/2025)
RR
Illinois
(3/31/2025)
RR
Indiana
(4/16/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(3/31/2025)
RR
Maryland
(3/31/2025)
RR
Michigan
(3/31/2025)
RR
Nevada
(3/31/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/1/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/1/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(4/1/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/29/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/31/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(3/31/2025)
RR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/8/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/15/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1989About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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