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Richard T. Kaczor
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
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CRD#: 2446577
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Professional summary
Richard Tom Kaczor, who also goes by Richard Kaczor, Richard T Kaczor, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Schaumberg, Illinois.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Richard has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Richard Kaczor | Richard T Kaczor
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) CLEARVIEW WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS LLC; POSITION: OWNER NATURE: INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE - ADVISE AND SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 25 START DATE: 05/15/2022; 1015 W WISE RD STE 101, ACCOUNTING, SCHAUMBURG IL 60193, US; LICNESED PRINCIPAL - SOLO PRACTICE 2) STRATEGIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP INC POSITION: Financial Professional NATURE: As a Financial Professional, I meet with clients and market financial products offered solely through Avantax. This OBA is for my networking and marketing relationship with Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc. for betterment of myindependent financial business. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 10431 Louetta Lane, Orland Park IL 60467, United States DESCRIPTION: As a financial professional, I meet with prospects and existing clients and discuss financial products and services. I open new accounts and monitor existing accounts. I work both on a retail and advisory level. I receive commissions and fees from sales and/or advice and recommendations. My relationship with Strategize is as a network and marketing relationship for the advancement of my knowledge, skills and abilities to apply to my independent financial business. 3) STRATEGIZE TAXES & INVESTMENTS POSITION: DBA NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 9538 W. 147th Street, Orland Park IL 60462, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA 4) REAL PROPERTY CONCEPTS LLC; MANAGER; I MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES - FINDING TENANTS, REPAIRS AND WORKING WITH VILLAGES (Schaumburg and Roselle) AND� ASSOCIATIONS ( CARRIAGE HOMES AND THE TRAILS)�IN SCHAUMBURG (CARRIAGE HOME ASSOCIATION) I HAVE RENTAL PROPERTY AND I LIVE IN PROPERTY IN ROSELLE (TRAILS ASSOCIATION)�BOTH PROPERTIES ARE IN THIS LLC; IR; 0; 08/08/2011; 1015 W WISE RD SCHAUMBURG IL 60193; COLLECTING RENT, PAY ASSOCIATON DUES AND TAXES,REPAIRS� 5) KACZOR & ASSOCIATES LTD; PRESIDENT; INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS TAXESPAYROLL SERVICETAX ADVISINGBUSINESS CONSULTINGPREPARE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; IR; 130; 01/11/1995; 1015 W WISE RD SCHAUMBURG IL 60193; MANAGE PRACTICESUPERVISE STAFFPREPARE FIANCIAL STATEMENTSPREPARE BUSINESS TAX RETURNSPREPARE INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNSBUSINESS ADVISINGTHIS ENTITY WILL BE USE FOR MARKETING AVANTAX BUSINESS 6) JC FAMILY CONSTRUCTION CORP; PRESIDENT; REHAB AND REMODEL RESIDENTIAL HOMES; NIR; 0; 04/21/2015; 1015 W WISE RD SCHAUMBURG IL 60193; OVERSEE BIDDING AND SCHEDULING AND WHEN NECESSARY I COMPLETE REPAIRS BY MYSELF
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 939 N Plum Grove Road Suite F, Schaumburg, IL 60173RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1015 W Wise Rd Ste 101, Schaumberg, IL 60193BD
CRD#: 13572
Schaumberg, IL
Past
February 2, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Schaumburg, IL
Past
February 2, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Schaumberg, IL
Past
September 20, 2021 - January 3, 2022
RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 122758
Schaumburg, IL
Past
September 2, 2021 - December 31, 2021
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Schaubmurg, IL
Past
October 12, 2020 - June 23, 2021
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
October 10, 2020 - June 23, 2021
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
June 30, 2010 - December 7, 2011
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
April 9, 2009 - December 31, 2009
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
OAK BROOK, IL
Past
November 7, 2005 - May 10, 2007
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past
September 11, 2002 - November 11, 2003
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
April 12, 2002 - August 9, 2002
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past
January 23, 2001 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
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
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
IAR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/10/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Schaumburg, IL 60173TRUST BUT VERIFY
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