Colin O. Anderson

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

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CRD#: 4939373

Professional summary

Colin Ormsby Anderson, AIF®, who also goes by Colin Anderson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Colin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Colin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Colin Anderson

Other business activities

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1. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, SELLING DISABILITY, LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH, LTC, FOR VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS, FOR 4 WKDY HRS/WK, SINCE 6/2012; 2. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT FOR VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., ASSET MGMT SERVICES, FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS, FOR 10 WKDY HRS/WK, SINCE 5/2012; 3. CHRISTMAS CITY SPIRITS, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 556 MAIN ST., BETHLEHEM, PA 18018, DISTILLATION COMPANY, START 03/01/2015, 6 HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), OWNER, RESEARCHER, & DISTILLER;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

January 21, 2010 - Present

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 210 E Broad Street #201, Bethlehem, PA 18018

RIA

CRD#: 105950

BETHLEHEM, PA

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

BETHLEHEM, PA

Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 210 E Broad St #201, Bethlehem, PA 18018

CRD#: 13572

Bethlehem, PA

Past

September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

May 25, 2010 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15840

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

December 16, 2009 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

November 1, 2006 - December 10, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

BETHLEHEM, PA

Past

November 1, 2006 - December 10, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

BETHLEHEM, PA

Past

January 20, 2006 - June 8, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ALLENTOWN, PA

Past

August 4, 2005 - June 8, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

ALLENTOWN, PA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arizona
(1/21/2020)

California
(2/26/2014)

Colorado
(4/15/2016)

Florida
(3/4/2015)

Illinois
(3/31/2021)

Massachusetts
(2/23/2024)

Michigan
(9/8/2014)

Montana
(7/21/2023)

New Jersey
(9/3/2013)

New York
(11/11/2024)

North Carolina
(2/27/2017)

IAR

Ohio
(1/21/2010)

Ohio
(9/3/2013)

Oregon
(9/5/2024)

Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(2/13/2015)

South Carolina
(2/23/2024)

Texas
(2/11/2016)

IAR

Texas
(1/22/2021)

IAR

Texas
(6/29/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/19/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/18/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/3/2005

General Securities 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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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/19/2006

Series 63

Date: 1/18/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/3/2005

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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