Christopher M. Rhanor

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

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CRD#: 4702010

Professional summary

Christopher Michael Rhanor, who also goes by Chris Rhanor, Christopher M Rhanor, 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.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Christopher has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Rhanor | Christopher M Rhanor

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 12, 2020 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

April 11, 2016 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

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

CRD#: 15340

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

April 11, 2016 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

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

CRD#: 13572

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

April 11, 2016 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

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

CRD#: 10358

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

April 11, 2016 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

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

CRD#: 10299

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Past

February 13, 2017 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34643

San Diego, CA

Past

July 2, 2012 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137888

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

December 11, 2009 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 32444

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 29, 2008 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 4, 2007 - May 9, 2008

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2881

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 21, 2007 - May 9, 2008

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 10, 2005 - May 15, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 10, 2005 - May 15, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

November 24, 2003 - April 16, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

ROCKFORD, IL

Past

November 13, 2003 - April 16, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

November 13, 2003 - April 16, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

September 3, 2003 - September 22, 2003

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

CRD#: 14048

CARLE PLACE, NY

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".

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.

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IAR

California
(11/12/2020)

California
(9/8/2022)

Nevada
(9/8/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/21/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/8/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/2/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 2/16/2012

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 9/11/2009

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/10/2008

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
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher M. Rhanor

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/21/2003

Series 63

Date: 9/8/2003

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/2/2003

Series 4

Date: 2/16/2012

Series 53

Date: 9/11/2009

Series 24

Date: 6/10/2008

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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