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Kristel L. Strittmatter

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Fargo, ND 58104
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CRD#: 4706789
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Professional summary


Kristel Lea Strittmatter, who also goes by Kristel L Engelby, Kristel Lea Engelby, Kristel L Strittmatter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fargo, North Dakota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fargo, North Dakota.

Kristel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Kristel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kristel L Engelby | Kristel Lea Engelby | Kristel L Strittmatter

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.
(dba) THE AFFILIATES FINANCIAL; Investment Related; 818 Main Avenue, Suite 3, Fargo ND 58103; Owner; Start Date 01/2020; 36 hours per month; The Affiliates Financial is the DBA name for the OSJ/Designated Principal branch. >> JAY C MATTHEWS INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS; Investment Related; 818 Main Avenue, Suite 3, Fargo ND 58103; Client Services; Start Date 01/2020; 15 hours per month; Help service clients and provide other administrative support. >> SAPPHIRE FINANCIAL LLC; Investment Related; 818 Main Avenue, Suite 3, Fargo, ND 58103; Insurance; President; Start Date 5/2022; 600 hours per month with many of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; LLC created for my investment and insurance business. >> INSURANCE; Investment Related; 818 Main Avenue, Suite 3, Fargo, ND 58103; Insurance; Producer; Start Date 04/2020; 10 hours per month with varied number of hours occurring during trading hours; Sales and service of fixed life, fixed annuity and employee benefit products such as short-term disability, long-term disability, dental, vision, and/or group insurance products. >> HAWLEY YOUTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (HYBA); Non-investment related; 24682 1st Avenue North, Hawley, MN 56549; Officer; 1) Board Member: Start Date 08/2023; 4 hours per month with varied hours per month during trading hours depending on the time of the year; Role includes coordinating infrastructure (uniforms/facilities), fundraising and promoting youth basketball in my community as well as organizing online registration, communicating with parents/guardians and coaches and working with area schools and local facilities to schedule gym time. 2) Vice President; HYBA now has 501c3 status. Fundraising goals are to have an opportunity to provide scholarship/sponsorship to kids who are in need of financial assistance, provide equipment for youth teams and tournament sponsorship. >> (dba) CAPITAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC; Investment Related; Fargo, ND; Investments and Insurance; Adviser; Start Date 02/2024; 150 hours per month with 120 hours per month occurring during trading hours; dba name only - all income will flow through my broker/dealer and/or fixed insurance companies with which I am appointed.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4650 38th Ave S Suite 120, Fargo, ND 58104
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Fargo, ND
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4650 38th Ave S Suite 120, Fargo, ND 58104
BD
CRD#: 13572
Fargo, ND
Past

November 7, 2011 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Fargo, ND
Past

October 14, 2011 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Fargo, ND
Past

December 20, 2007 - October 18, 2011

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
FARGO, ND

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".
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
Arizona
(2/20/2025)
RR
California
(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Idaho
(2/20/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Iowa
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/20/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(2/20/2025)
RR
Montana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(2/20/2025)
RR
Nevada
(2/20/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(2/20/2025)
RR
New York
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(2/20/2025)
IAR
North Dakota
(2/20/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/20/2025)
RR
Oregon
(2/20/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/1/2025)
RR
Utah
(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington
(2/20/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/4/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Fargo, ND 58104

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