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Brenton C. Schmidt
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DELANO, MN 55328
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CRD#: 3093473
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Professional summary
Brenton Charles Schmidt, who also goes by Brent Schmidt, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Delano, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Delano, Minnesota.
Brenton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brenton has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brent Schmidt
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 01/2000 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HARVEST HOLDING COMPANY LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4837 MN-84 LONGVILLE, MN 56655; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL REAL ESTATE START DATE: 10/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENT THIS PROPERTY AND COLLECT RENTAL INCOME; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HARVEST OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 13600 44TH NE SAINT MICHAEL MN 55376 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FISHING SERVICES START DATE: 9/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPANY SET UP FOR OUTDOOR FISHING SERVICES. COMPANY IS STILL OPEN BUT I DONT DO ANYTHING WITH IT 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HARVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 10/2003 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA USED MARKETING PURPOSES WITH CLIENTS AND PROSPECTS 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HARVEST INSURANCE AND GROUP BENEFITS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 05/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA INSURANCE SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 127 Bridge Ave E Suite 229, Delano, MN 55328RIA
CRD#: 105644
DELANO, MN
Current
June 29, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 127 Bridge Ave E Suite 229, Delano, MN 55328BD
CRD#: 13572
Delano, MN
Past
July 1, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
Delano, MN
Past
November 29, 2017 - June 21, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
HUTCHINSON, MN
Past
November 29, 2017 - June 21, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
HUTCHINSON, MN
Past
January 30, 2014 - December 6, 2017
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16443
HUTCHINSON, MN
Past
June 11, 2013 - November 29, 2017
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16443
HUTCHINSON, MN
Past
October 22, 2003 - June 26, 2013
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
ST MICHAEL, MN
Past
October 14, 2002 - October 22, 2003
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
June 15, 2001 - August 23, 2002
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
December 13, 2000 - October 15, 2002
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
April 5, 1999 - December 13, 2000
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, 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(8/4/2022)
RR
Arkansas(8/2/2022)
RR
California(6/30/2022)
RR
Colorado(9/21/2022)
RR
Indiana(10/13/2022)
RR
Iowa(7/6/2022)
RR
Minnesota(8/1/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(6/29/2023)
RR
North Dakota(10/18/2022)
RR
South Dakota(8/1/2022)
RR
Texas(9/14/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(6/29/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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