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Edward K. Zeller

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
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CRD#: 2368265
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Professional summary


Edward Karl Zeller, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lawrence, Kansas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lawrence, Kansas.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Edward has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
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. FIXED INSURANCE SALES; LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LTC AND CRITL ILLNESS. 2. TAX PREP FOR CLIENTS FOR A FEE. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LFG DBA BRUSH CREEK PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE BROKER-DEALER START DATE: 5/20/2013 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER OF LFG, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE BROKER-DEALER. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LAWARENCE ACTION CIVITAN CLUB INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: LAWRENCE, KS NATURE OF BUSINESS: CIVIC ORGANIZATION START DATE: 11/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: GENERAL DUTIES ; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX PLANNING ; START DATE: 08/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TAX PLANNER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2-3 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2-3 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PREPARE TAX PLANNING SPREADSHEETS FOR ADVISORS 6.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LAWRENCE ACTION CIVIC CLUB INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LAWRENCE, KS NATURE OF BUSINESS: CIVIC START DATE: 11/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FOCUSED ON HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE AND WITH DISABILITIES.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3320 Mesa Way Ste C, Lawrence, KS 66049
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAWRENCE, KS
Current

June 15, 2001 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3320 Mesa Way Ste C, Lawrence, KS 66049
BD
CRD#: 13572
Lawrence, KS
Past

November 22, 2010 - April 3, 2015

AFFINITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 114412
LAWRENCE, KS
Past

January 2, 2002 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
LAWRENCE, KS
Past

August 30, 1993 - June 7, 2001

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, 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
(1/3/2011)
RR
Colorado
(2/5/2010)
RR
Florida
(1/22/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/22/2009)
RR
Indiana
(5/2/2008)
RR
Iowa
(9/6/2023)
RR
Kansas
(6/15/2001)
IAR
Kansas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(4/15/2010)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/13/2010)
RR
Minnesota
(5/7/2019)
RR
Missouri
(6/15/2001)
RR
Montana
(7/10/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/20/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/12/2002)
RR
Oregon
(4/21/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(2/22/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/25/2006)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Washington
(2/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/25/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 105644Lawrence, KS 66049

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