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Kenteth J. Blossom
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
KALONA, IA 52247-0700
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CRD#: 4907344
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Professional summary
Kenteth James Blossom, CFP®, who also goes by Kent Blossom, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Kalona, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Kalona, Iowa.
Kenteth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kenteth has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kent Blossom
Other business activities
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EVERENCE; Investment Related; 1110 N Main St, Goshen IN 46527; Financial and Insurance Services; Financial Planner; Start Date 10/2019; 80 hours per month with all 80 hours per month occurring during trading hours; As an employee of Everence, I provide investment and financial planning services through Everence Trust Company, a federally chartered savings bank, insurance (med-supp, fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance) and charitable planning services through Everence Foundation. Products and services offered through Everence Trust Company and other Everence entities are independent of and are not guaranteed or endorsed by Concourse Financial Group or its affiliates. >> SUB-LEASE OFFICE RENTAL; Non-investment related; 301 5th Street, Kalona IA 52247; Office Space Rental; Sub-lease; Start Date 10/2015; No hours per month; Sub-lease of office space to a local attorney (Brenneman, Attorney At Law); I monitor controls to ensure my files are protected from the lessee, and any of the lessee's visitors.>> HILLCREST ACADEMY; Non-investment related; 1421 540th Street SW, Kalona IA 52247; Education; Spouse - Director of Finance; Start Date 06/2016; 30 hours per month with 26 hours per month occurring during trading hours; My spouse is Director of Finance at Hillcrest Academy. Her HR related duties include processing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, etc., l and contributions into an employer sponsored retirement plan where Mennonite Retirement Trust is trustee and I am an advisor of record with each participant. Additionally, there are a few current employees at Hillcrest Academy who have an existing Non-brokerage Account held at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc (IRA, Non-qualified, or the previous employer sponsored retirement plan at Hillcrest Academy 403(b)) where I am the registered representative on these accounts. >> HILLCREST ACADEMY; Non-Investment Related; 1421 540th Street SW, Kalona, IA 52247; Education; Softball Coach; Start Date 05/2022; 10 hours per month with no hours per month during trading hours; Head softball coach for the high school. >> POA; Non-Investment Related; 3977 Pomodoro Circle #304, Cape Coral, FL 33909; Other; Power of Attorney; Start Date 01/2023; No hours per month; Named as Power of Attorney for my parents; I am Executor of each of their wills as well.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2016
Experience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 301 5th Street Suite 1, Kalona, IA 52247-0700RIA
CRD#: 105644
KALONA, IA
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 301 5th Street Suite 1, Kalona, IA 52247-0700BD
CRD#: 13572
Kalona, IA
Past
June 14, 2007 - September 30, 2019
EVERENCE TRUST COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 113179
KALONA, IA
Past
March 12, 2007 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Kalona, IA
Past
March 28, 2005 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Kalona, IA
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
Florida(2/20/2025)
RR
Illinois(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana(2/20/2025)
RR
Iowa(2/20/2025)
IAR
Iowa(2/20/2025)
RR
Kansas(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan(5/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(2/20/2025)
RR
Missouri(2/20/2025)
RR
Nebraska(2/20/2025)
RR
South Dakota(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia(2/20/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Kalona, IA 52247-0700TRUST BUT VERIFY
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