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Karlton E. Birdwell

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78401
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CRD#: 4678037
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Professional summary

Karlton Edward Birdwell is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Corpus Christi, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Karlton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Karlton has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) 4 BIRDS GROUP, L.P. POSITION: LIMITED PARTNER NATURE: FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/30/2011 ADDRESS: 29 E Bar Le Doc Drive, Corpus Christi TX 78414, United States DESCRIPTION: FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THAT WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING ROYALTIES ON A FAMILY OWNED RANCH 2) CAZALAS & HUNTER, P.C. POSITION: Tax Advisor NATURE: CPA Firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 555 N Carancahua, Suite 920, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare tax returns and provide tax advice.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 555 N. Carancahua, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 555 N. Carancahua Suite 920, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
BD
CRD#: 13572
Corpus Christi, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Corpus Christi, TX
Past

January 28, 2004 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past

July 25, 2003 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/5/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/24/2003
General Securities 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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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