Karla E. Thompson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

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CRD#: 4328022

Professional summary

Karla E Thompson, who also goes by Karla Eloisa Abiodun, Karla Eloisa Thompson, Karla VIllela, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in San Diego, California.

Karla is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Karla has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Karla Eloisa Abiodun | Karla Eloisa Thompson | Karla Villela

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101

CRD#: 15340

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101

CRD#: 13572

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway 12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101

CRD#: 10358

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 655 W Broadway12th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101

CRD#: 10299

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 8, 2018 - July 7, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA

CRD#: 42132

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 8, 2018 - July 7, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

April 17, 2018 - August 6, 2018

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 288898

San Diego, CA

Past

January 16, 2018 - August 6, 2018

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 288792

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 6, 2017 - April 22, 2018

SGMA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

CRD#: 135327

San Diego, CA

Past

April 28, 2015 - July 3, 2017

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 14, 2013 - July 3, 2017

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 2, 2012 - October 4, 2013

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18697

SAN DIEGO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

California
(10/16/2025)

IAR

California
(10/16/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/23/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/9/2012

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/29/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/30/2013

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Karla E. Thompson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Karla E Thompson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

SGMA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/23/2015

Series 63

Date: 11/9/2012

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/29/2012

Series 24

Date: 9/30/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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