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Louis M. Smalle

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CENTENNIAL, CO
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CRD#: 426683
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Professional summary


Louis Mark Smalle is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Centennial, Colorado and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Centennial, Colorado.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Louis has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 1 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.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PROFIT CONCEPTS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE SALES START DATE: 1/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 1/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLING LIFE, HEALTH, ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM CARE

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CENTENNIAL, CO
Current

October 31, 2008 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
Centennial, CO
Past

October 31, 2008 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
DENVER, CO
Past

August 9, 2004 - November 12, 2008

PROFIT CONCEPTS

RIA
CRD#: 131488
DENVER, CO
Past

December 14, 2000 - August 24, 2004

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
DENVER, CO
Past

January 11, 1994 - November 3, 2008

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
DENVER, CO
Past

September 12, 1990 - January 19, 1994

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

October 24, 1989 - September 17, 1990

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

July 10, 1989 - October 31, 1989

KORN, WOMACK, STERN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16933
Past

December 22, 1987 - July 5, 1989

MONARCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8520
Past

June 15, 1984 - September 18, 1987

CONCORD ASSETS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10533
Past

December 1, 1976 - January 2, 1978

BLYTH EASTMAN DILLON & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6361
Past

October 29, 1975 - October 9, 1976

SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6774
Past

September 19, 1972 - December 13, 1975

BACHE & CO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7058
Past

February 2, 1971 - October 4, 1972

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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
(8/22/2019)
RR
Colorado
(10/31/2008)
IAR
Colorado
(3/21/2024)
RR
Iowa
(6/30/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(1/6/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2025)
RR
Oregon
(8/22/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/11/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(10/31/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/26/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/29/1971
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 105644Centennial, CO

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