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David L. Mendenhall

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CORVALLIS, OR 97330
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CRD#: 4047149
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Professional summary


David Lester Mendenhall is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Corvallis, Oregon and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Corvallis, Oregon.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) Fiduciary Appointment Trustee 3875 Three Lakes Rd~Albany~OR~97322~2/1/2010~1hrs~0hrs~Prepare check for annual term policy premium. Prepare annual letters to beneficiaries 2) Financial Services Practice LLC 2334 NW Professional Dr Corvallis OR 97330 Accounting/Bookkeeping (No Tax Preparation)~Accountant/Bookkeeper~1/5/2011~1hrs~0hrs~Bookkeeping 3) Professional Drive, LLC 2334 NW Professional Dr Corvallis OR 97330 Real Estate/Mortgage/Title Services/Appraisal Other~6/6/2003~1hrs~0hrs~commercial real estate member 4) Western Display Fireworks LTD 10946 S New Era Raod Canby OR 97013 7/4/2012~1hrs~0hrs Pyrotechnician for occasional fireworks shows including the 4th of July celebrations 5) David Mendenhall CPA PC 2334 NW Professional Dr Corvallis OR 97330 Tax Preparation/Accounting President 9/1/1998~1hrs~0hrs~CPA 6) Tax Debt Strategies LLC 2334 NW Professional Drive Corvallis OR 97330 Accounting Services/Tax Preparation Owner 8/4/2017~0hrs~0hrs~None 7) Tax & Wealth Management LLP 2334 NW Professional Dr Corvallis OR 97330 Accounting Services/Tax Preparation Owner~1/1/2011~120hrs~100hrs~I am a partner in this firm and spend most of my time meeting with clients in the office or on the phone, reviewing staff work for completion and quality. 8) Fiduciary Appointment-Trustee 1110 NW Overlook Dr Corvallis OR 97330 8/10/2020 2-5 hourshrs~2-5 hourshrs~My duties will be to assist the other trustee in preparing tax returns, providing advice as to transactions necessary to provide cash flow to the beneficiary of the trust according to the trust document.| 9) TAX & WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLP 401(K) PLAN POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Management and oversite ofcompany 401(k) plan,. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 2334 NW Professional Dr, Corvallis OR 97330, DESCRIPTION: Interaction with TPA, employees, broker dealer,investment companies, filing appropriate governmental forms that are required. 10) LORUSSO FAMILY TRUST POSITION: Successor Trustee NATURE: I will be closing the estate. Paying outstanding bills, making sure tax returns are filed, distributing assets to charity per the trust document. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 06/05/2023 ADDRESS: 2334 NW Professional Dr, Corvallis OR 97330, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be closing the estate. Paying outstanding bills, making sure tax returns are filed, distributing assets to charity per the trust document. 11) Kevin & Karen Kropf Irrevocable Life Insurance Tru; Trustee; Fiduciary Appointment; NIR; 0; 02/01/2010; 3875 Three Lakes Rd Albany OR 97322; Prepare check for annual term policy premium. Prepare annual letters to beneficiaries 12)Tax & Wealth Management LLP (1); Owner; We prepare tax returns, financial statements, payroll, and consulting services.; IR; 100; 01/01/2011; 2334 NW Professional Dr Corvallis OR 97330; I am a partner in this firm and spend most of my time meeting with clients in the office or on the phone, reviewing staff work for completion and quality.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2334 Nw Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CORVALLIS, OR
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2334 Nw Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330
BD
CRD#: 13572
CORVALLIS, OR
Past

February 22, 2000 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
CORVALLIS, OR
Past

January 19, 2000 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
CORVALLIS, OR

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(9/5/2025)
RR
Idaho
(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/18/2025)
RR
Indiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Kansas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri
(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Utah
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/28/1999
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 105644Corvallis, OR 97330

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