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Christopher A. Nardiello

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
HOUSTON, TX 77027
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CRD#: 2934201
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Professional summary


Christopher Albert Nardiello, who also goes by Chris Nardiello, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Houston, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Chris Nardiello

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. ARDENT SOLUTIONS POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 03/01/2018 ADDRESS: , Sugarland TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 2. CBTX PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2018 ADDRESS: , Crystal Beach TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Owner 3. HR&P POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Referral Agreement INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/01/2018 ADDRESS: , Houston TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 4. P&C INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/01/2019 ADDRESS: , Houston TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 5. WEST CREEK PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2018 ADDRESS: , Fredericksburg TX , United States DESCRIPTION: Owner 6. WEST TRAVIS LLC POSITION: Officer NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2020 ADDRESS: 3704 Somerset Green Drive, Houston TX 77055, United States DESCRIPTION: Purchased and renovated a second home in Fredericksburg, TX 78624. We will offer this home on AirBnB + VRBO for short term vacation rentals. 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HAGEE RANCH LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 531 WIMBERLEY TR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIMITED DUTIES; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 801 N PECAN LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 801 N PECAN ST, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIMITED DUTIES; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IMG FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 07/1997, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4550 Post Oak Pl Ste 125, Houston, TX 77027
RIA
CRD#: 105644
HOUSTON, TX
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4550 Post Oak Place Suite 125, Houston, TX 77027
BD
CRD#: 13572
Houston, TX
Past

August 27, 1997 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 25, 1997 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
HOUSTON, TX

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
(8/10/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(8/10/2023)
RR
California
(1/3/2024)
RR
Colorado
(1/6/2025)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(9/26/2023)
RR
Nevada
(8/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/10/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/10/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/21/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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#: 105644Houston, TX 77027

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