Christopher A. Birkenbeul

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

FORT WAYNE, IN 46802

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CRD#: 4539897

Professional summary

Christopher Andrew Birkenbeul, who also goes by Chris Birkenbeul, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Christopher has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Birkenbeul

Other business activities

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1. OWNER OF BIRKENBEUL FINANCIAL; DBA FOR CETERA BUSINESS

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 110 East Wayne Street Floor 12, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

RIA

CRD#: 105644

FORT WAYNE, IN

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 110 East Wayne Street Floor 12, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

CRD#: 15340

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 15, 2023 - December 9, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Ft Wayne, IN

Past

February 15, 2023 - December 9, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

Ft Wayne, IN

Past

November 4, 2022 - February 24, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

October 11, 2021 - February 24, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

March 25, 2019 - September 29, 2021

FIRST PALLADIUM, LLC

CRD#: 289822

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 4, 2013 - December 4, 2017

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 156607

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

November 10, 2011 - December 31, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

June 2, 2010 - January 25, 2011

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

June 2, 2010 - January 25, 2011

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

October 25, 2007 - September 18, 2008

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 141430

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

October 23, 2007 - June 2, 2008

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 103717

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

March 6, 2007 - October 25, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

February 5, 2007 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 5, 2007 - October 25, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

July 11, 2006 - November 17, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 628

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

July 29, 2005 - November 17, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

September 10, 2003 - March 14, 2005

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

May 30, 2003 - October 15, 2003

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 10, 2002 - June 3, 2003

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

CINCINNATI, OH

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

Indiana
(12/2/2024)

IAR

Indiana
(12/2/2024)

Ohio
(12/2/2024)

Tennessee
(12/2/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/31/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/22/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/19/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/4/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/11/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/9/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher A. Birkenbeul

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Andrew Birkenbeul's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

FIRST PALLADIUM, LLC

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/31/2022

Series 66

Date: 6/22/2006

Series 63

Date: 7/19/2002

SIE

Date: 12/4/2017

Series 7

Date: 11/11/2003

Series 6

Date: 7/9/2002

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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