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Kurt R. Opella
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MT WASHINGTON, KY 40047
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CRD#: 2451863
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Professional summary
Kurt Ross Opella is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mt Washington, Kentucky and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.
Kurt is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Kurt has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL NETWORK
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AFFILIATED PERSON
START DATE: 01/02/2013
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: RAINBOW DAYS;
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO;
ADDRESS: 8150 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE M1003, DALLAS, TX 75206;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: SUPPORTING HOMELESS CHILDREN IN NORTH TEXAS;
START DATE: 07/2008;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW MONTHLY P & L;
(3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RANKIN FINANCIAL NETWORK LLC;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
START DATE: 12/1996;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / OSJ MANAGER;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
(4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RANKIN FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC, DBA LANDMARK FINANCIAL,
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES,
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION,
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES,
START DATE: 11/2009,
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER,
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40,
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
(5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RAINBOW DAYS,
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO,
ADDRESS: 8150 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE M 1003, DALLAS, TX, 75206,
NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT,
START DATE: 02/2020,
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT,
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3.
NOT DURING TRADING HOURS,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST IN THE STRATEGIC PLANNING OF THE ORGANIZATION
(6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PINE FOREST PROPERTIES LLC
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: ORGANIC FARMING ;
START DATE: 08/2019 ;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL ;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC ESTABLISHED FOR TAX PURPOSES ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 201 N Bardstown Rd, Mt Washington, KY 40047Office #2: 12221 Merit Dr Ste 1760, Dallas, TX 75251Office #3: 820 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste 114, Crystal Lake, IL 60014Office #4: 505 Loma Cedro Bend, Leander, TX 78641RIA
CRD#: 105644
MT WASHINGTON, KY
Current
June 18, 2001 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 12221 Merit Dr Ste 1760, Dallas, TX 75251Office #2: 820 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste 114, Crystal Lake, IL 60014BD
CRD#: 13572
Dallas, TX
Past
January 2, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
MT WASHINGTON, KY
Past
May 17, 2000 - June 12, 2001
TALBOT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46345
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
March 6, 2000 - April 27, 2000
CGI CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42133
MUNDELEIN, IL
Past
January 9, 1999 - January 31, 2000
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past
February 11, 1994 - May 19, 1997
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
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
Alabama(1/2/2013)
RR
Alaska(1/2/2013)
RR
Arizona(1/2/2013)
RR
Arkansas(1/2/2013)
RR
California(1/2/2013)
RR
Colorado(1/2/2013)
RR
Connecticut(1/2/2013)
RR
Delaware(1/14/2014)
RR
District of Columbia(1/2/2013)
RR
Florida(1/2/2013)
RR
Georgia(1/2/2013)
RR
Hawaii(1/2/2013)
RR
Idaho(1/2/2013)
RR
Illinois(1/2/2013)
IAR
Illinois(12/11/2024)
RR
Indiana(1/2/2009)
RR
Iowa(1/2/2013)
RR
Kansas(6/13/2006)
RR
Kentucky(1/2/2013)
IAR
Kentucky(6/29/2023)
RR
Louisiana(1/2/2013)
RR
Maryland(1/2/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(1/2/2013)
RR
Michigan(1/2/2013)
RR
Minnesota(1/2/2013)
RR
Mississippi(1/2/2013)
RR
Missouri(1/2/2013)
RR
Montana(1/2/2013)
RR
Nebraska(1/2/2013)
RR
Nevada(1/11/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(1/2/2013)
RR
New Jersey(1/2/2013)
RR
New Mexico(1/2/2013)
RR
New York(1/2/2013)
RR
North Carolina(1/3/2013)
RR
Ohio(1/3/2013)
RR
Oklahoma(1/2/2004)
RR
Oregon(1/2/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/2/2013)
RR
Puerto Rico(1/11/2019)
RR
Rhode Island(8/21/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2013)
RR
South Dakota(1/2/2013)
RR
Tennessee(1/2/2013)
RR
Texas(1/2/2004)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(10/23/2019)
RR
Vermont(1/2/2013)
RR
Virginia(1/2/2013)
RR
Washington(1/2/2013)
RR
West Virginia(9/13/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(1/2/2013)
RR
Wyoming(8/16/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Mt Washington, KY 40047TRUST BUT VERIFY
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