Eric R. Perkins

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

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CRD#: 3032181

Professional summary

Eric R Perkins, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Crystal Lake, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Eric has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS: LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LTC. 2) CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 69 W WASHINGTON ST. CHICAGO, IL 60443 CIRCUIT COURT, TITLE INVESTIGATOR, SINCE 3/2015 40 HRS PER WEEK, SOME DURING TRADING HOURS INVESTIGATES INCIDENT BETWEEN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS OF THE COURT 3)ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 159 NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 6202 VOLLMER RD, MATTSON, IL 60443 SCHOOL BOARD, PRESIDENT, SINCE 5/2011 APPROX. 4 HOURS PER WEEK, SOME DURING TRADING HOURS, ATTEND SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND VOTE ON POLICY

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 820 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste 114, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

RIA

CRD#: 105644

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL

Current

April 6, 2011 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 820 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste 114, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

CRD#: 13572

Crystal Lake, IL

Past

January 6, 2012 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

March 26, 2009 - March 16, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

MATTESON, IL

Past

March 9, 2009 - March 16, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

MATTESON, IL

Past

June 19, 2002 - July 22, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

MATTESON, IL

Past

February 20, 2002 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

February 20, 2002 - July 22, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

June 19, 1998 - February 21, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 19, 1998 - February 21, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, 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

Illinois
(4/6/2011)

IAR

Illinois
(6/29/2023)

Texas
(1/23/2014)

IAR

Texas
(6/29/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/7/1998

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/18/1998

General Securities 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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Eric R. Perkins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eric R Perkins's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/7/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/18/1998

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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