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Karen S. Topolinski

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FENTON, MI 48430
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CRD#: 4230220
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Professional summary


Karen Sue Topolinski, who also goes by Karen Topolinski Salgat, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fenton, Michigan and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Fenton, Michigan.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Karen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karen Topolinski Salgat

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) TOPOLINSKI & ASSOCIATES; INV REL; GRAND BLANC, MI; PRESIDENT/OWNER; TAX, ACCOUNTING (NON-INV REL) & WEALTH MANAGEMENT; START DATE 01/1988 (TAX & ACCOUNTING) STATE DATE 11/2012 (INVESTMENTS); 120-160HRS/MNTH DURING TRADING HRS: 2)SOUTH SAGINAW OFFICE ASSOCIATES; NON-INV. RELATED; GRAND BLANC, MI; PARTNER; SINCE 10/2007; 4 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; PAYING BILLS:

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 29, 2011 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 405 S Leroy St Unit C, Fenton, MI 48430
RIA
CRD#: 105644
FENTON, MI
Current

October 31, 2000 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 405 S Leroy St Unit C, Fenton, MI 48430
BD
CRD#: 10358
Fenton, MI

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".
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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
Florida
(10/10/2007)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/4/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/19/2002)
IAR
Michigan
(8/29/2011)
RR
Missouri
(12/13/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/25/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Fenton, MI 48430

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