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Kevin M. Link

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
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CRD#: 3101745
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Professional summary


Kevin Michael Link is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Columbia, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Columbia, Maryland.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kevin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 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.
1. NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; YES; SAME AS EGSITERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 2/20/0209; 20; 0; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF ENTITY :LINK FINANCIAL CORP; YES; SAME AS EGSITERED LOCATION; FINANCIAL SERVICES / DBA; PRESIDENT/OWNER; 1/1/2016; 160; 160; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE AND SECURITIES PRODUCTS. 3. NAME OF ENTITY: ST. AGNES HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION; NO; 900 S CATON AVE.; BALTIMORE; MD; 21229; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION; VOLUNTEER; 1/1/2015; 1; 0; ATTEND MEETINGS AND PROVIDE FEED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE|

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 8850 Stanford Blvd Ste 2300, Columbia, MD 21045
RIA
CRD#: 105644
COLUMBIA, MD
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8850 Stanford Blvd Ste 2300, Columbia, MD 21045
BD
CRD#: 13572
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 26, 2016 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

April 1, 2009 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

October 31, 2008 - April 28, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
WESTMINSTER, MD
Past

January 2, 2003 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
WESTMINSTER, MD

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
(6/9/2021)
RR
California
(5/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(6/9/2021)
RR
Delaware
(6/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Idaho
(10/30/2025)
RR
Kansas
(6/9/2021)
RR
Maryland
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(6/29/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2021)
RR
New York
(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(6/9/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(6/9/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(3/16/2022)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/10/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/22/2024
General Securities Representative 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#: 105644Columbia, MD 21045

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