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Ellen E Coppinger

Ellen E. Coppinger

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
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CRD#: 2711753
Ellen E Coppinger

Professional summary


Ellen E Coppinger, CFP®, who also goes by Allen E Coppinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Ellen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Ellen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Allen E Coppinger

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. FALL HARVEST FARMS INC, 50% OWNER WITH HUSBAND OTHER 50% OWNER, SECRETARY, ORDERING, PAYROLL, TAXES AND RUN THE STORE ON WEEKENDS, 10HRS/WK

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ellen E Coppinger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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: 2002

Experience


Current

October 18, 2017 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 501 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
RIA
CRD#: 105644
OAK RIDGE, TN
Current

October 17, 2017 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 501 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830Office #2: 2901 Old Knoxville Highway, Maryville, TN 37804Office #3: 1715 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748Office #4: 1203 Dolly Parton Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37862Office #5: 624 W Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801Office #6: 1820 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 40965Office #7: 815 East Lothbury, Middlesboro, KY 40965Office #8: 101 Virginia Ave, Pineville, KY 40977Office #9: 502 South Broad St, New Tazewell, TN 37824Office #10: 1048 W. Hwy 92, Williamsburg, KY 40769Office #11: 400 S. Main St., London, KY 40741Office #12: 3620 Walden Dr. Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40517
BD
CRD#: 15340
Oak Ridge, TN
Past

March 8, 2017 - October 18, 2017

PFG ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 173344
Oak Ridge, TN
Past

January 20, 2017 - October 17, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
OAK RIDGE, TN
Past

March 11, 2011 - January 25, 2017

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
OAK RIDGE, TN
Past

March 11, 2011 - January 25, 2017

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
OAK RIDGE, TN
Past

April 21, 2010 - March 3, 2011

QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS

RIA
CRD#: 118886
MARYVILLE, TN
Past

December 8, 2009 - February 11, 2011

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
MARYVILLE, TN
Past

August 31, 1999 - April 6, 2009

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
MARYVILLE, TN
Past

February 1, 1997 - July 8, 1999

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 4, 1996 - February 1, 1997

AMERISTAR CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17068

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
California
(5/19/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/7/2021)
RR
Idaho
(3/7/2025)
RR
Indiana
(1/7/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(2/10/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/27/2025)
RR
New York
(3/27/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/1/2023)
RR
Ohio
(11/4/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(8/8/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/17/2017)
IAR
Tennessee
(10/18/2017)
RR
Virginia
(4/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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
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#: 105644Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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