Robert C. Jilek

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

HERRIN, IL 62948

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CRD#: 2974644

Professional summary

Robert Craig Jilek, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Herrin, Illinois and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Herrin, Illinois.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

Experience

Current

August 17, 2017 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1820 West Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948

RIA

CRD#: 105644

HERRIN, IL

Current

August 17, 2017 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 1820 West Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948

CRD#: 10358

Herrin, IL

Past

November 8, 2012 - August 25, 2017

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 112294

HERRIN, IL

Past

November 8, 2012 - August 25, 2017

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583

CARBONDALE, IL

Past

October 10, 2007 - November 9, 2012

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

CARBONDALE, IL

Past

September 14, 2007 - November 9, 2012

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

CARBONDALE, IL

Past

July 13, 2004 - September 17, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

HERRIN, IL

Past

June 3, 2003 - September 17, 2007

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

HERRIN, IL

Past

November 18, 1999 - May 30, 2003

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

January 30, 1998 - December 8, 1999

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

OAKDALE, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alabama
(10/10/2019)

Florida
(8/17/2017)

Illinois
(8/17/2017)

IAR

Illinois
(8/17/2017)

Indiana
(8/17/2017)

Missouri
(8/17/2017)

Nebraska
(8/5/2025)

Texas
(8/17/2017)

IAR

Texas
(2/24/2023)

Virginia
(1/3/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/10/2004

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/6/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 5/2/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/28/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Robert C. Jilek

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert Craig Jilek's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/10/2004

Series 63

Date: 2/6/1998

Series 7TO

Date: 5/2/2025

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 1/28/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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