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Lance V. Grothe

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BENNETT, CO 80102
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CRD#: 2625158
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Professional summary


Lance Vincent Grothe, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bennett, Colorado and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bennett, Colorado.

Lance is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Lance has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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) Bennett / Watkins Lions Club P O Box 364~Watkins~CO~80137~Club/Association Director/Officer~Treasurer/Comptroller~1/1/2005~2hrs~0hrs~Keep books, pay bills, make deposits, provide reports. 2) Grothe Financial Services P.C. 690 E Colfax Ave~Bennett~CO~80102~Tax Preparation/Accounting~President~1/1/1993~150hrs~150hrs~Tax Return Preparation & Accounting 3) Presbyterian Minister 1240 View Ridge Rd~Bennett~CO~80102~Other~Other~10/1/1980~2hrs~0hrs~Parish Associate - Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 4) COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL POSITION: Owner and manager NATURE: I rent space in the office building I own to my CPA practice and to my financial services business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/20/2021 ADDRESS: 690 E. Colfax Ave, Bennett CO 80102, United States DESCRIPTION: Management of a commercial office building including maintenance and leasing. 5) BENNETT / WATKINS LIONS CLUB POSITION: President NATURE: Bennett/Watkins Lions Club is a part of Lions International, a worldwide service organization based in Chicago, Illinois.Our mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.? INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2023 ADDRESS: 690 E Colfax Ave, Bennett CO 80102, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare agendas and moderate our club meetings.

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 690 E. Colfax Ave, Bennett, CO 80102
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BENNETT, CO
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 690 E. Colfax Ave, Bennett, CO 80102
BD
CRD#: 13572
Bennett, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Bennett, CO
Past

August 22, 1995 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Bennett, CO

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(9/18/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(9/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Bennett, CO 80102

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