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Keith J. Vandell

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WOODBURY, MN 55125
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CRD#: 3062972
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Professional summary


Keith John Vandell is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Woodbury, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Keith has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
NORTH STAR CONSULTANTS & NORTH STAR BROKERAGE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 06/01/2011 ADDRESS: , Minneapolis MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker WAYPOINT WEALTH GROUP LLC POSITION: Partner NATURE: Business Owner INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2019 ADDRESS: , Woodbury MN , United States DESCRIPTION: Partner

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 710 Commerce Dr St 140, Woodbury, MN 55125
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WOODBURY, MN
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 710 Commerce Drive Suite 140, Woodbury, MN 55125
BD
CRD#: 13572
Woodbury, MN
Past

January 16, 2014 - October 19, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
Woodbury, MN
Past

January 16, 2014 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Woodbury, MN
Past

October 30, 2007 - December 31, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Woodbury, MN
Past

October 30, 2007 - December 31, 2009

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
Woodbury, MN
Past

September 8, 1998 - December 31, 2007

MARATHON ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 113696
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 28, 1998 - October 19, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
Woodbury, MN
Past

July 28, 1998 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Woodbury, MN

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
California
(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/10/2023)
RR
Illinois
(8/10/2023)
RR
Indiana
(8/10/2023)
RR
Iowa
(8/10/2023)
RR
Michigan
(8/10/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(8/10/2023)
RR
Montana
(8/10/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(8/10/2023)
RR
Nevada
(8/10/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(8/10/2023)
RR
New York
(8/10/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio
(8/10/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/25/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/10/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
RR
Vermont
(8/10/2023)
RR
Washington
(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin
(11/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 105644Woodbury, MN 55125

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