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Chad R. Middendorf

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MELROSE, MN 56352
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CRD#: 4973992
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Professional summary


Chad Rae Middendorf is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Melrose, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Melrose, Minnesota.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Chad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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. NAME OF ENTITY: M & M HOLDINGS OF MINNESOTA, LLC; No; 16565 238TH STREET; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL; OWNER; 1/1/2011; 8; 8; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2004; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3. NAME OF ENTITY: M &M Holdings of Melrose LLC; No; 16565 238TH STREET; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; commercial Property Rental; owner; 3/1/2012; 8; 8; Commercial Property Rental 4. NAME OF ENTITY: THE TAN LINE, LLC; No; 208 MAIN STREET; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; TANNING SALON; OWNER; 6/1/2011; 8; 8; OWNER. WEALTHCARE OWNS 50% 5. NAME OF ENTITY: WEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES; Yes; 210 MAIN ST; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; FINANCIAL SERVICES; OWNER; 7/5/2013; 40; 40; SELL FIXED INSURANCE.SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS. 6. NAME OF ENTITY: M&M Holdings of Cold Spring LLC; No; 16565 238TH STREET; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; commercial Property Rental; owner; 3/1/2012; 8; 8; Commercial Property rental 7. NAME OF ENTITY: Wealthcare Inc.; No; 210 MAIN ST; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; Tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and accounting; Owner; 1/1/2007; 160; 160; Tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and accounting 8. NAME OF ENTITY: MAR HOLDINGS LLC; Yes; 16565 238TH ST; COLD SPRING; MN; 56320; HOLDING COMPANY; Chief Member; 9/15/2018; 1; 1; ADMINISTRATION 9. NAME OF ENTITY: MIDDHAVEN; No; 20745 FRUITWOOD RD; RICHMOND; MN; 56368; VACATION PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY; CHIEF MANAGER; 9/1/2018; 2; 0; BOOKKEEPING - ADMINISTRATION 10. NAME OF ENTITY: MMLM HUNTER'S PARADISE; No; XXXX HIGHWAY 55 E; KIMBALL; MN; 55353; FAMILY HUNTING LAND; PRESIDENT; 9/15/2018; 2; 0; UPKEEP OF THE LAND AND HUNTING 11. NAME OF ENTITY: PIONEER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INC; No; 715 1st St N; Cold Spring; MN; 56320; Subsidized Housing Development; BOARD MEMBER; 8/1/2013; 4; 0; Attend Meetings and Functions of the Nursing Home and its affiliates 12. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: M & M HOLDINGS OF EDEN VALLEY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 101 STEARNS AVE E EDEN VALLEY, MN 55329; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 05/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL, COLLECT RENTS; 13. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WEALTHCARE AGENCY, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 03/2004, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FIXED INSURANCE; 14. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: UPPER MIDWEST DISTRICT OF AMC OF A; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 5143 S. 40TH STREET ST. CLOUD, MN 56301; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 05/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSULTING WITH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS FOR PLANNING EVENTS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 306 E Main St, Melrose, MN 56352Office #2: 210 Main St, Cold Spring, MN 56320
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MELROSE, MN
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 306 E Main St, Melrose, MN 56352Office #2: 210 Main St, Cold Spring, MN 56320Office #3: 101 Stearns Ave E, Eden Valley, MN 55329
BD
CRD#: 13572
Melrose, MN
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 30, 2014 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
COLD SPRING, MN
Past

September 15, 2005 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
COLD SPRING, MN

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
Alaska
(6/9/2021)
RR
Arizona
(11/4/2024)
RR
California
(1/25/2022)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2024)
RR
Idaho
(6/9/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(6/29/2023)
RR
Missouri
(9/11/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/9/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(6/9/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(1/5/2024)
RR
Utah
(6/9/2021)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/3/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Melrose, MN 56352

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