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Keith A. Adams
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ST. LOUIS, MO 63131
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CRD#: 2897419
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Professional summary
Keith Andrew Adams is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Keith has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE;
START DATE: 10/01/2016;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 HOURS;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE, MEDICARE, DENTAL, AND VISION.
2. STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP,
INVESTMENT RELATED,
SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS,
DBA NAME FOR INVESTMENT SERVICES,
START 06/2012,
5-10 HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS),
SENIOR PARTNER, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE;
3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SFG CONSULTING, LLC DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SYSTEMS,
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX AND ACCOUNTING
START DATE: 1/2016.
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TAX PREPARER
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX PREP, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL SERVICES.
4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA STRATEGIC INSURANCE GROUP;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE / MEDICARE;
START DATE: 10/01/2016;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 HOURS;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FIXED INSURANCE/ MEDICARE BUSINESS.
5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NEA MEMBER BENEFITS
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL EDUCATION
START DATE: 7/2017
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NEA RETIREMENT SPECIALIST
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DISCUSS WITH MEMBERS THE BENEFIT OF TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAMS
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: 2190 S Mason Rd Ste 103, St. Louis, MO 63131RIA
CRD#: 105644
ST. LOUIS, MO
Current
January 11, 2018 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2190 S Mason Rd Ste 103, St. Louis, MO 63131BD
CRD#: 13572
St. Louis, MO
Past
January 10, 2018 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
September 3, 2013 - December 31, 2017
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
MANCHESTER, MO
Past
September 3, 2013 - December 31, 2017
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
MANCHESTER, MO
Past
December 5, 2007 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
ST LOUIS, MO
Past
November 15, 2007 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
ST LOUIS, MO
Past
November 29, 2005 - November 20, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
November 29, 2005 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
November 29, 2005 - November 20, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
March 19, 2001 - January 4, 2006
CITISTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107311
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
February 20, 2001 - December 31, 2005
CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past
July 31, 1997 - January 4, 2001
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(6/27/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/11/2018)
RR
Florida(1/11/2018)
RR
Illinois(1/11/2018)
RR
Minnesota(10/8/2020)
RR
Missouri(1/11/2018)
IAR
Missouri(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina(1/16/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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
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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#: 105644St. Louis, MO 63131TRUST BUT VERIFY
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