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Karl J. Zeller

ALPS ADVISORS
Denver, CO 80203
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CRD#: 4290109
KZ

Professional summary


Karl Josef Zeller is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPS ADVISORS, INC. located in Denver, Colorado and ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Denver, Colorado.

Karl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Karl has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 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. ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1000, DENVER, CO 80203, BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED - BD, PRODUCT SPECIALIST, 09/2021, 160 HRS/MON, 130 HRS/MON DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. ALPS PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. 1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1000, DENVER, CO 80203, BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED - BD, PRODUCT SPECIALIST, 01/2022, 160 HRS/MON, 130 HRS/MON DURING TRADING HOURS. 3. ALPS ADVISORS INC, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1000, DENVER, CO 80203, RIA, PRODUCT SPECIALIST, 01/2022, 40 HRS/MON, 40 HRS/MON DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 4, 2022 - Present

ALPS ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
RIA
CRD#: 134340
Denver, CO
Current

September 27, 2021 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
BD
CRD#: 16853
Denver, CO
Current

February 3, 2022 - Present

ALPS PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
BD
CRD#: 144464
Denver, CO
Past

September 17, 2018 - June 8, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
Villanova, PA
Past

September 11, 2018 - June 8, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
VILLANOVA, PA
Past

January 8, 2018 - July 23, 2018

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Past

March 16, 2015 - January 2, 2018

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

March 16, 2015 - January 2, 2018

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

January 3, 2006 - January 13, 2015

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
BERWYN, PA
Past

December 2, 2004 - December 31, 2005

CONSTELLATION INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 40644
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

December 1, 2004 - February 12, 2015

TURNER INVESTMENTS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 105954
BERWYN, PA
Past

January 30, 2003 - December 1, 2004

TURNER INVESTMENTS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 105954
BERWYN, PA
Past

January 25, 2003 - December 1, 2004

CONSTELLATION INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 40644
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

July 16, 2002 - December 12, 2002

RITTENHOUSE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106562
RADNOR, PA
Past

January 7, 2002 - December 12, 2002

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 14, 2001 - December 3, 2001

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD

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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ALPS ADVISORS, INC.
ALPS ADVISERS, INC. | ALPS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134340 / SEC#: 801-67135

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2006 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
Alabama
(9/27/2021)
RR
Alaska
(9/27/2021)
RR
Arizona
(9/27/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(9/27/2021)
RR
California
(9/27/2021)
RR
Colorado
(9/27/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(2/4/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(9/27/2021)
RR
Delaware
(9/27/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/27/2021)
RR
Florida
(9/27/2021)
RR
Georgia
(9/27/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(9/27/2021)
RR
Idaho
(9/27/2021)
RR
Illinois
(9/27/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/27/2021)
RR
Iowa
(9/27/2021)
RR
Kansas
(9/27/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(9/27/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(9/27/2021)
RR
Maine
(9/27/2021)
RR
Maryland
(9/27/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/27/2021)
RR
Michigan
(9/27/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(9/27/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(9/27/2021)
RR
Missouri
(9/27/2021)
RR
Montana
(9/27/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(9/27/2021)
RR
Nevada
(9/27/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/27/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(9/27/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(9/27/2021)
RR
New York
(9/27/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/27/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(9/27/2021)
RR
Ohio
(9/29/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/27/2021)
RR
Oregon
(9/27/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/27/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(2/4/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/27/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(9/27/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(9/27/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(9/27/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/27/2021)
RR
Utah
(9/27/2021)
RR
Vermont
(9/27/2021)
RR
Virginia
(9/27/2021)
RR
Washington
(9/27/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(9/27/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/27/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(9/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/10/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AA
ALPS ADVISORS, INC.
ALPS ADVISERS, INC. | ALPS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134340 / SEC#: 801-67135

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
Po Box 328, Denver, CO 80201-0328
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
74

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALPS ADVISORS, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (9/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts17
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,756,201,205

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Company Information


ALPS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134340Denver, CO 80203

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