Thomas R. Tjaden

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

WATERLOO, IA 50701

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CRD#: 2560272

Professional summary

Thomas Richard Tjaden, who also goes by Tom Tjaden, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Waterloo, Iowa and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Waterloo, Iowa.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tom Tjaden

Other business activities

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1. FIXED INSURANCE SALES. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR SECURITIES, ADVISORY, & INSURANCE START DATE: 10/2007 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES, ADVISORY, & INSURANCE

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 816 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701

RIA

CRD#: 105644

WATERLOO, IA

Current

October 31, 2007 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 816 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701

CRD#: 10299

Waterloo, IA

Past

October 31, 2007 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

WATERLOO, IA

Past

May 3, 2001 - November 1, 2007

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

WATERLOO, IA

Past

February 19, 1999 - November 1, 2007

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

WATERLOO, IA

Past

February 2, 1995 - February 16, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

February 2, 1995 - February 16, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alabama
(6/24/2010)

Arizona
(1/4/2022)

California
(9/23/2024)

Colorado
(10/31/2007)

Florida
(7/29/2024)

Georgia
(7/17/2025)

Illinois
(11/7/2011)

Iowa
(10/31/2007)

IAR

Iowa
(3/21/2024)

Michigan
(6/17/2013)

Minnesota
(2/25/2015)

Missouri
(5/21/2015)

Nebraska
(1/21/2021)

Nevada
(10/31/2007)

Ohio
(4/16/2025)

Oklahoma
(10/31/2007)

South Dakota
(10/18/2024)

Utah
(1/21/2025)

Washington
(5/20/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/29/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/3/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/1/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Thomas R. Tjaden

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/29/2000

Series 63

Date: 2/3/1995

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/1/1995

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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