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Christopher S. Smith
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Payson, AZ 85541
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CRD#: 2265603
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Professional summary
Christopher Scott Smith, who also goes by Christopher Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Payson, Arizona and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Porthill, Idaho.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher Smith
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHRIS SMITH INVESTMENTS DBA WILDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 01/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIMITLESS OUTDOORS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3104 FARM TO MARKET RD, BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 1/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DISCUSS DIRECTOR OF THE MINISTRY & MENTOR HUNTERS THAT REQUEST THE SECOND MILE BIBLE PROGRAM; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS FARM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FARM; START DATE: 07/2016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HAY THE LAND, RAISE AND SELL CATTLE AND SHEEP; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2017; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TROW CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: P O BOX 3 PORTHILL ID 83853; NATURE OF BUSINESS: WATER BOARD; START DATE: 4/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP TO MAINTAIN WATER, DISCUSS REPAIRS AND SERVICE, DISCUSS BUDGET;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 405 S Beeline Highway Suite E, Payson, AZ 85541RIA
CRD#: 105644
Payson, AZ
Current
November 11, 2015 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #2: 405 S Beeline Highway Suite E, Payson, AZ 85541BD
CRD#: 10299
Porthill, ID
Past
December 4, 2015 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
March 12, 2004 - November 13, 2015
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11025
PAYSON, AZ
Past
January 4, 2004 - November 13, 2015
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
PAYSON, AZ
Past
August 12, 1992 - March 16, 2004
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
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".
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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(11/11/2015)
IAR
Arizona(3/21/2024)
RR
Arkansas(11/11/2015)
RR
California(11/11/2015)
RR
Colorado(3/31/2025)
RR
Idaho(11/11/2015)
IAR
Idaho(3/21/2024)
RR
Indiana(11/11/2015)
RR
Iowa(11/11/2015)
RR
Nevada(11/11/2015)
RR
South Carolina(11/2/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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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