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Robert B. Van Cleave
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WESTWOOD, KS 66205
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CRD#: 2678375
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Professional summary
Robert Brink Van Cleave, who also goes by Robert Brink Van Cleave Jr, Robert Brink Vancleave, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Westwood, Kansas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Westwood, Kansas.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Brink Van Cleave Jr | Robert Brink Vancleave
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)VAN CLEAVE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC POSITION: Sole member NATURE: Represent buyers and sellers of real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/25/2023 ADDRESS: 6850 College Blvd, Overland Park KS 66211, United States DESCRIPTION: Represent sellers of real estate by marketing their property and guide them through the contract period.Represent buyers of real estate by searching for and showing properties for sale for potential buyers and guide them through the contract period. 2) BASEHOR INVESTMENTS LLC; Sole member: Holding company for real estate investments INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes; 1; 1; 11/07/2012; PO Box 222, Basehor KS 66007, Make business decisions regarding entity and properties, communicate with property management company as needed 3) CITY OF BASEHOR; Police Officer: Enforce federal, state, and local criminal and traffic laws by making arrests and issuing summons and warnings, respond to calls for service, prepare written reports, manage property room INVESTMENT RELATED: No; 165; 10; 10/08/1999; 14610 Parallel Rd, Basehor KS 66007, Enforce federal, state, and local criminal and traffic laws by making arrests and issuing summons and warnings, respond to calls for service, prepare written reports, manage property room 4) LEGALSHIELD; Associate: Legal Shield offers monthly memberships to certain free legal services including will preparation; INVESTMENT RELATED: No; 1; 1; 09/12/2022; One Pre-Paid Way, Ada OK 74820; Offer monthly legal services memberships, submit new business to home office, provide membership support to my clients 5) VAN CLEAVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT CHARTERED POSITION: President NATURE: Robert Van Cleave, CPA, Chartered provides tax preparation, payroll services (some through third-party providers), credit card processing through third-party providers, and other non-attest accounting services to individuals and businesses.Also, I'm planning on using this entity to offer Avantax services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 10/26/2017 ADDRESS: 4800 Rainbow Blvd Ste #3, Westwood KS 66205, United States DESCRIPTION: As President and the sole owner, I make business decisions for firm, provide tax, accounting, payroll, and consulting services to clients, prepare and file tax returns and licensing and permit applications on behalf of firm. 6) BOB VAN CLEAVE CHARITABLE TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Bob Van Cleave Charitable Trust will be a trust formed under the laws of the State of Kansas for charitable purposes. The trust will apply to the IRS for 501(c)(3) status as a private foundation. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/06/2024 ADDRESS: 15531 Crestwood Dr., Basehor KS 66007, United States DESCRIPTION: As the Grantor and Trustee, I will receive and disburse funds to and from the trust bank accounts for charitable purposes. 7)AMKIND LLC POSITION: Manager NATURE: Organization will be a licensed insurance agency offering property and casualty insurance, health insurance policies not offered by Avantax, and legal services memberships. Organization may market other non-investment related services online. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/02/2025 ADDRESS: 4800 Rainbow Blvd Ste #3, Westwood KS 66205, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties will be to manage the LLC and market the services the LLC offers, which will include writing policies. 8)Sale of Investment Property; Seller on behalf of OBA; I am selling the remaining investment property in Basehor Investments, LLC, w
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 4800 Rainbow Blvd Ste 3, Westwood, KS 66205RIA
CRD#: 105644
WESTWOOD, KS
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4800 Rainbow Blvd Ste 3, Westwood, KS 66205BD
CRD#: 13572
Westwood, KS
Past
September 6, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Westwood, KS
Past
September 6, 2022 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Westwood, KS
Past
March 14, 2018 - August 30, 2022
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
Westwood, KS
Past
March 14, 2018 - August 30, 2022
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
Westwood, KS
Past
May 12, 2015 - December 20, 2017
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Basehor, KS
Past
May 5, 2015 - December 20, 2017
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
BASEHOR, KS
Past
August 16, 2012 - July 5, 2013
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
GRANITE CITY, IL
Past
May 1, 2012 - July 5, 2013
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
GRANITE CITY, IL
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
Kansas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Kansas(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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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