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David L. Funk

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN 46825
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CRD#: 2901355
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Professional summary


David Lucas Funk, CFP®, who also goes by Luke Funk, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Luke Funk

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) COLDWATER HOLDINGS, LLC POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/03/2014 ADDRESS: 4306 E State Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46815 DESCRIPTION: WE ARE EXPLORING BUILDING A NEW BUILDING TO HOUSE OUR CPA FIRM AND FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESSES. 2) SUMMIT CITY PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: OWNER NATURE: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/17/2014 ADDRESS: 625 E Wayne Street, Fort Wayne IN DESCRIPTION: WE HAVE PURCHASED THOSE FUTURE PAYMENTS, 11/17/14, 1 HR/ MO, 0 HRS/TRADE, PAYMENT COLLECTIONS 3) CHRISTEN SOUERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Financial advisor NATURE: Financial Services Entity INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 11/2000 DESCRIPTION: Provide financial services to clients 4) CHRISTEN SOUERS, LLC POSITION: CPA NATURE: CPA firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 11/01/2002 DESCRIPTION: CPA firm 5) LUKE FUNK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, POSITION: OWNER NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 09/01/2016 ADDRESS: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Fort Wayne IN DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL ADVISING 6) CS MARION, LLC POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: CPA FIRM INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: null SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: null START DATE: 01/01/2007 DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL SERVICE APPTS. 7) BALDWIN PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2009 ADDRESS: 4306 E State Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46815 DESCRIPTION: OWN/LEASE A BUILDING TO CHRISTEN SOUERS, LLC, THE CPA FIRM; LLC 8) 734 COMMERCIAL, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Residential rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2024 ADDRESS: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne IN 46825, United States DESCRIPTION: Invest money,collect rent,pay taxes & insurance 9) 603 NORTH BALDWIN, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Commercial rental real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/25/2017 ADDRESS: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, FORT WAYNE IN 46825 DESCRIPTION: Collect rent, pay mortgage payment 10) L J E-STORE LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Amazon Estore for product sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/05/2024 ADDRESS: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne IN 46825 DESCRIPTION: Amazon Purchase /resell on thru third party 11) 301 WARREN LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Commercial Rental, 40% owner . INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2024 ADDRESS: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne IN 46825 DESCRIPTION: Money lender to LLC, I am also a 40% owner of the LLC. 12) BLACK PINE ANIMAL PARK SANCTUARY POSITION: Board member, Treasurer NATURE: nonprofit exotic animal sanctuary . INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1426 W Main St, Albion IN 46701 DESCRIPTION: Board member, Treasurer, no access to funds. Track ,report on financials 13) LTS PLAN ADMINISTRATION, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Third Party administration to 401k plans using software. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne IN 46825 DESCRIPTION: member only

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 10351 Dawson's Creek Blvd Ste F, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RIA
CRD#: 105644
FORT WAYNE, IN
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10347 Dawson's Creek Blvd Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
BD
CRD#: 13572
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 1, 2001 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 22, 2000 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
FORT WAYNE, IN

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)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Indiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/5/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/18/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/29/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 105644Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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