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Kevin L. Kelly

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173-2096
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CRD#: 2293119
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Professional summary


Kevin Lawrence Kelly is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Kevin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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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) LEGACY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Managing Partner NATURE: Wealth Management-advising clients, investing, and financial planning. Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC is a DBA only for Resurgens. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/17/2013 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, STE 900, Atlanta GA 30327, United States DESCRIPTION: Wealth Manager responsible for all facets of client engagement, including: financial planning, investment management, determining the right type and amounts of insurance for the client's needs, and helping project retirement income. 2) RESURGENS INVESTMENTS, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: This entity will be used for Avantax business. In addition, this entity collects rents from the rental of office spaces to other professionals. Each office has locks on the doors. We lease two offices. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/10/2012 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, STE 900, Atlanta GA 30327, United States DESCRIPTION: Meeting with clients, hold team meetings, prospect for new business, collect rents from tenants, and manage portfolio of investments. 3) HARVARD RISK MGMT POSITION: Representative NATURE: As a value added service to our clients, we offer them identity theft protection. The name of the product is called IDShield. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/19/2016 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, STE 900, Atlanta GA 30327 DESCRIPTION: When we review all areas of insurance with our clients, we also address identity theft. We let them know that we offer a service that can provide this for them. 4) LEGACY TAX & ACCOUNTING, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Prepare tax returns, perform accounting and payroll functions. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 10 Brook Street, Suite 235, Asheville NC 28803, United States DESCRIPTION: Lead the team and manage the overall profit and loss of the business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4401 Northside Pkwy Nw Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30327Office #2: 340 E Warm Springs Road Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89119Office #3: 10 Brook Street Suite 235, Asheville, NC 28803
BD
CRD#: 13572
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 29, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Asheville, NC
Past

November 4, 2013 - June 1, 2021

IFG ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168012
Atlanta, GA
Past

October 28, 2013 - July 9, 2015

LEGACY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168728
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 26, 2010 - February 3, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 20, 2010 - June 3, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 4, 2007 - October 27, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 18, 2007 - October 27, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 17, 1992 - July 16, 1993

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
Past

November 17, 1992 - July 16, 1993

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri
(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Utah
(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/26/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/5/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

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