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Craig M. Bruning

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SYLVANIA, OH 43560
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CRD#: 2351307
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Professional summary


Craig Michael Bruning is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Sylvania, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Sylvania, Ohio.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Craig has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 07/1991 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE BOUNCEE THING LTD DBA BOUNCY THING INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 7864 HONEYSUCKLE LN MAUMEE OH NATURE OF BUSINESS: INFLATABLE GAME RENTALS START DATE: 01/2010 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: GENERAL OVERSIGHT. CONPANY HAS A FULL TIME MANGER HANDLING ALL DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JAKE HOLMES INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: HEALTH INSURANCE START DATE: 03/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP-TOLEDO INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 03/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 5800 Monroe St Building A Ste 4, Sylvania, OH 43560
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SYLVANIA, OH
Current

March 24, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5800 Monroe St Building A Ste 4, Sylvania, OH 43560
BD
CRD#: 13572
Sylvania, OH
Past

March 25, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 16, 2020 - March 28, 2022

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
MAUMEE, OH
Past

March 16, 2020 - March 28, 2022

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
MAUMEE, OH
Past

October 19, 2012 - March 23, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
TOLEDO, OH
Past

October 2, 2012 - March 23, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
TOLEDO, OH
Past

April 10, 2006 - October 4, 2012

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
TOLEDO, OH
Past

January 8, 2002 - November 2, 2006

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109903
TOLEDO, OH
Past

April 4, 2001 - October 4, 2012

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
TOLEDO, OH
Past

February 25, 1994 - May 17, 2001

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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
Georgia
(3/24/2022)
RR
Michigan
(3/24/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(3/29/2022)
RR
Ohio
(3/24/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(6/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/14/2022)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/9/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 105644Sylvania, OH 43560

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