Keith F. France

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

SAN JOSE, CA 95123

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CRD#: 3273902

Professional summary

Keith Frederick France, who also goes by Keith F France, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Jose, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in San Jose, California.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Keith has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Keith F France

Other business activities

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1. FREELANCE MODEL, 1-2 HRS/WK

Blog Corner

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 27, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 5615 Chesbro Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SAN JOSE, CA

Current

April 5, 2019 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 5615 Chesbro Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123

CRD#: 15340

San Jose, CA

Past

August 1, 2012 - March 7, 2019

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137115

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

August 1, 2012 - March 7, 2019

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137115

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

April 19, 2012 - August 1, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 16517

CARMEL, IN

Past

April 29, 2010 - April 18, 2012

M&I INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 109802

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

February 11, 2009 - March 26, 2010

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 16517

CARMEL, IN

Past

August 4, 2008 - August 1, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 16517

CARMEL, IN

Past

May 11, 2007 - July 10, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

May 11, 2007 - July 10, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

July 28, 2004 - April 13, 2007

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4161

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

July 28, 2004 - April 13, 2007

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 4161

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

October 23, 2003 - August 5, 2004

UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 111807

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

April 22, 2003 - August 5, 2004

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 34941

FRANKLIN, TN

Past

March 22, 2000 - December 31, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(1/25/2021)

IAR

California
(3/27/2019)

California
(4/8/2019)

Colorado
(8/22/2022)

Florida
(10/24/2023)

Hawaii
(10/6/2022)

Idaho
(11/22/2021)

Indiana
(1/25/2021)

Michigan
(8/18/2022)

Nebraska
(8/23/2022)

Nevada
(5/1/2024)

New Jersey
(3/24/2021)

New York
(5/3/2024)

Oregon
(8/25/2022)

South Carolina
(6/30/2025)

Texas
(5/20/2019)

IAR

Texas
(5/20/2019)

Virginia
(4/6/2020)

Washington
(9/12/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/3/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/28/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/21/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Keith Frederick France's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

M&I INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/3/2003

Series 63

Date: 2/28/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/21/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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