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Eric L. Opsal

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MANKATO, MN 56001
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CRD#: 2127935
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Professional summary


Eric Lyn Opsal is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mankato, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Mankato, Minnesota.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 62, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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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) MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO POSITION: Employee NATURE: Trainer/Teacher INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/1991 ADDRESS: , Mankato MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Employee 2) SAMA FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 09/25/2019 ADDRESS: , Hiawatha IA , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 3) MANKATO GOLF CLUB BOD POSITION: Director NATURE: Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/28/2020 ADDRESS: 100 Augusta Drive, Mankato MN 56001, United States DESCRIPTION: This is a local, not for profit Golf Club. I will be a director for the greens committee (golf related) activities. 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GUIDE WEALTH PARTNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 08/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 24; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 124 E Walnut St 250, Mankato, MN 56001
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MANKATO, MN
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 124 E Walnut Suite 250, Mankato, MN 56001
BD
CRD#: 13572
Mankato, MN
Past

January 16, 2014 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
MANKATO, MN
Past

March 7, 1991 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
MANKATO, MN

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
Arizona
(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/18/2023)
RR
Iowa
(8/10/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(8/10/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio
(8/10/2023)
RR
Oregon
(8/10/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(6/26/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/5/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/28/1992
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product 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)
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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#: 105644Mankato, MN 56001

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