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Robert M. Van Allen

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RENTON, WA 98057
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CRD#: 3094573
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Professional summary


Robert Murray John Van Allen, CIMA®, who also goes by Robert John Van Allen, Bob Vanallen, Bobby Vanallen, Robert John Vanallen, Robert Murray John Vanallen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Renton, Washington and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Renton, Washington.

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 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert John Van Allen | Bob Vanallen | Bobby Vanallen | Robert John Vanallen | Robert Murray John Vanallen

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Robert Murray John Van Allen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

January 6, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 900 Sw 16th St Suite 110, Renton, WA 98057
RIA
CRD#: 105644
RENTON, WA
Current

January 6, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 900 Sw 16th St Suite 110, Renton, WA 98057
BD
CRD#: 15340
Renton, WA
Past

June 14, 2024 - December 23, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
TEMPE, AZ
Past

November 28, 2023 - December 13, 2024

PFG ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 173344
Tempe, AZ
Past

November 10, 2023 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
TEMPE, AZ
Past

July 19, 2023 - September 11, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TEMPE, AZ
Past

July 19, 2023 - September 11, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TEMPE, AZ
Past

October 10, 2019 - July 19, 2023

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

October 8, 2019 - July 19, 2023

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

May 8, 2014 - October 2, 2019

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
Atlanta, GA
Past

May 6, 2014 - October 2, 2019

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 18, 2014 - April 28, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

February 26, 2009 - February 13, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

April 20, 2006 - March 12, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 25, 2003 - April 20, 2006

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

April 24, 2000 - June 10, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

July 27, 1998 - January 3, 2000

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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".
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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

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Alabama
(1/6/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
(1/6/2025)
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Texas
(1/6/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2025)
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Utah
(1/6/2025)
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Vermont
(1/6/2025)
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Virginia
(1/6/2025)
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Washington
(1/6/2025)
IAR
Washington
(1/13/2025)
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West Virginia
(1/6/2025)
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Wisconsin
(1/6/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(1/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/20/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Renton, WA 98057

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