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Christopher M. Burgos

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
NEWARK, DE 19713
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CRD#: 4132272
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Professional summary


Christopher M Burgos, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Newark, Delaware and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Newark, Delaware.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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) BOOK AUTHOR POSITION: Owner NATURE: Author INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/01/2012 ADDRESS: , Hockessin DE , United States DESCRIPTION: Owner 2) DSFG FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/14/2016 ADDRESS: , Newark DE , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 3) 2B BY THE SEA LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 419 Harrison Dr, Hockessin DE 19707, United States DESCRIPTION: currently own a property with Keith Baker that we disclosed and bought in March of 2019. We are moving to LLC for liability protection since we are renting it. 4) 707 RENTAL PROPERTY LLC POSITION: Partner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: 419 Harrison Drive, Hockessin DE 19707, United States DESCRIPTION: Rental Properties 5) THE 808 PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 419 Harrison Dr, Hockessin DE 19707, United States DESCRIPTION: 2 rental properties are being moved from the 707 to the 808 for liability purposes. 6) DSFG REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/15/2022 ADDRESS: 419 Harrison Drive, Hockessin DE 19707, United States DESCRIPTION: building that dsfg will be a tenant of. 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DSFG CARES, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 900 PRIDES CROSSING; NEWARK, DE 19713 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 06/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP DETERMINE WHICH LOCAL CHARITY IS GOING TO RECEIVE DONATION FOR THE YEAR; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DIAMOND STATE FINANCIAL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES; START DATE: 08/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES; 9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DSFG TAX & ADVISORY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX & ACCOUNTING; START DATE: 9/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT/OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PREPARE TAX RETURNS FOR CLIENTS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 900 Prides Crossing, Newark, DE 19713
RIA
CRD#: 105644
NEWARK, DE
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 900 Prides Crossing, Newark, DE 19713
BD
CRD#: 13572
Newark, DE
Past

January 29, 2001 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 28, 2000 - August 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
NEWARK, DE

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

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Alabama
(8/10/2023)
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Arizona
(8/10/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(8/10/2023)
RR
California
(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/10/2023)
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Connecticut
(8/10/2023)
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Delaware
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Delaware
(8/10/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/22/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/10/2023)
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Hawaii
(8/10/2023)
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Idaho
(8/10/2023)
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Illinois
(8/10/2023)
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Indiana
(8/10/2023)
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Iowa
(8/10/2023)
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Kansas
(8/10/2023)
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Kentucky
(8/10/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(8/10/2023)
RR
Maine
(8/10/2023)
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Maryland
(8/10/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/10/2023)
RR
Michigan
(8/10/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(8/10/2023)
RR
Missouri
(8/10/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(1/5/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/8/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/10/2023)
RR
New York
(8/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/10/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio
(8/10/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/10/2023)
RR
Oregon
(8/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/10/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/10/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(8/10/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(8/10/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2023)
RR
Utah
(8/10/2023)
RR
Vermont
(8/10/2023)
RR
Virginia
(8/10/2023)
RR
Washington
(8/10/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/26/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Newark, DE 19713

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