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David J. Karlson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
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CRD#: 4229938
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Professional summary
David John Karlson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) DAVID J. KARLSON LLC - NOT INV REL - ACCOUNTING & INCOME TAX SERVICE - OWNER - STARTED 1/88 - SOLE PROPRIETOR & EMPLOYER - 40+ HRS/WK - SINGLE MEMBER LLC. 2)USO OF WISCONSIN,INC; NOT INV REL; 750 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR, STE 303, MILWAUKEE, WI; 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; TREASURER SINCE 11/11/09; 2 HRS/WK; BOOKKEEPING & MANAGEMENT: 4)KARLSON TAX AND ACCOUNTING; NON-INV. RELATED; MILWAUKEE, WI; ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION SERVICES; OWNER; SINCE 1987; 180 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5)KARLSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DBA NAME FOR INVESTMENT PRACTICE - INV. RELATED; MILWAUKEE, WI; INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE BUISNESS; OWNER; SINCE 2001; 180 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 8, 2004 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1223 East Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207RIA
CRD#: 105644
MILWAUKEE, WI
Current
March 2, 2004 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 1223 East Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207BD
CRD#: 10358
Milwaukee, WI
Past
June 5, 2003 - September 30, 2004
HOCHMAN & BAKER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105560
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
August 3, 2000 - September 15, 2004
HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(2/22/2016)
RR
California(5/11/2004)
RR
Florida(1/2/2021)
RR
Kansas(5/11/2004)
RR
Oklahoma(3/2/2004)
RR
Wisconsin(3/2/2004)
IAR
Wisconsin(6/8/2004)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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#: 105644Milwaukee, WI 53207TRUST BUT VERIFY
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