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Christopher G. Gent
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107
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CRD#: 220733
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Professional summary
Christopher Griswold Gent, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Hartford, Connecticut and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) RECEIVE RENEWAL REVENUE ON LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACTS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5H/WEEK, SINCE 11/1972 2) GENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, MANAGING MEMBER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, OWNER, PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, SECURITIES, INSURANCE, LIFE, HEALTH AND ANNUITIES, SINCE 09/2006, 16H/WEEK. 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WEST HARTFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; 4) RON ROLEY FOUNDATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, WEST HARTFORD, CT, VOLUNTARY BOARD MEMBER, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR PANCREATIC CANCER, SINCE 10/2009, 1H/WEEK. 5) 15 NORTH MAIN ASSOCIATES, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, PART OWNER, MANAGING MEMBER, REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP LLC, SINCE 07/2014, 1H/WEEK. 6) AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, WEST HARTFORD, BOARD MEMBER-EMERITUS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS, 0H/WEEK, SINCE 11/2013 7) NOTARY PUBLIC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, NOTARY PUBLIC, NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS, OWNER, .01H/WEEK, SINCE 08/1981. 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 8/2025; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELL LIFE, DISABILITY AND ANNUITIES; 9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT; START DATE: 08/2025; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE SETTLEMENTS WITH CETERA APPROVED VENDORS
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
May 14, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 15 N Main St Ste 101, West Hartford, CT 06107RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Current
May 13, 2025 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 15 N Main St Ste 101, West Hartford, CT 06107BD
CRD#: 10358
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past
May 2, 2011 - May 13, 2025
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
West Hartford, CT
Past
May 2, 2011 - May 13, 2025
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 115368
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past
September 10, 2009 - May 4, 2011
OHANESIAN / LECOURS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23757
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past
September 1, 2009 - May 4, 2011
OHANESIAN / LECOURS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23757
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past
July 10, 1999 - September 9, 2009
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past
October 16, 1973 - September 9, 2009
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Connecticut(5/14/2025)
IAR
Connecticut(5/14/2025)
RR
Delaware(5/15/2025)
RR
Florida(5/14/2025)
RR
Illinois(5/14/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(5/14/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(5/16/2025)
RR
New York(5/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(5/14/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/22/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(5/14/2025)
RR
South Carolina(6/3/2025)
RR
Vermont(5/14/2025)
RR
Virginia(5/14/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/11/1973
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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