Bradley J. Kellen
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917
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CRD#: 3193258
Professional summary
Bradley Joseph Kellen, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Bradley Kellen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Bradley has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bradley Kellen
Other business activities
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(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: 12/11/2012 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 8 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6.25 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 12/12/2012 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 6552 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80934; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PORFIT; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY LIAISON; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SMALL GROUP PRESENTATIONS TO AGENCIES THAT ALSO WORK WITH ABUSED CHILDREN, OVERSEE THE AGENCY LIAISONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ELITE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 7/2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PERSONAL S CORP FOR TAX REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATORS (AFE); INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 108 WILD BASIN ROAD S AUSTIN,TX 78746; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL EDUCATION; START DATE: 2/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WORKS WITH CFPB, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL EMPLOYERS ; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE - PIKES PEAK CHAPTER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 6552 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80934; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PORFIT; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FOCUS ON THE INTERNAL DAY-TO-DAY DETAILS OF THE CHAPTER ACTIVITIES AND THE MEMBERSHIP;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2014
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3204 N. Academy Blvd Ste 310, Colorado Springs, CO 80917RIA
CRD#: 105644
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Current
December 13, 2012 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 3204 N. Academy Blvd Ste 310, Colorado Springs, CO 80917BD
CRD#: 10299
Colorado Springs, CO
Past
December 11, 2012 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
April 15, 2003 - December 14, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past
October 10, 2000 - December 14, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past
March 11, 1999 - August 14, 2000
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
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(3/25/2013)
RR
California(12/13/2012)
RR
Colorado(12/13/2012)
IAR
Colorado(3/21/2024)
RR
Florida(8/21/2020)
RR
Idaho(4/15/2021)
RR
Illinois(1/18/2023)
RR
Montana(8/24/2022)
RR
Nevada(1/11/2024)
RR
New Mexico(12/20/2016)
RR
Texas(8/8/2014)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(2/8/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Colorado Springs, CO 80917TRUST BUT VERIFY
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