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Kristofer K. Pettit

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CAMARILLO, CA 93010
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CRD#: 5052556
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Professional summary


Kristofer Karl Pettit, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Kris Pettit, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Camarillo, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Camarillo, California.

Kristofer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Kristofer has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kris Pettit

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 OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 8/2020; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE AND LONG TERM CARE; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PETTIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: CORPORATION ; START DATE: 12/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CORPORATION NAME FOR TAX REPORTING ; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUSTEE FOR SPOUSAL LIFETIME ACCESS TRUST (SLAT); INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUST; START DATE: 01/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: .5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TRUSTEE FOR SLAT ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kristofer Karl Pettit's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 340 Rosewood Ave Ste O, Camarillo, CA 93010
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CAMARILLO, CA
Current

February 16, 2007 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 340 Rosewood Ave Ste O, Camarillo, CA 93010
BD
CRD#: 13572
Camarillo, CA
Past

September 9, 2015 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
el segundo, CA
Past

September 9, 2015 - November 2, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - December 23, 2015

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
El Segundo, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - December 14, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
El Segundo, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2015 - March 11, 2020

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 14, 2014 - September 28, 2017

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 17, 2012 - March 11, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 17, 2012 - March 11, 2020

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 12, 2010 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 8, 2009 - March 11, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 3, 2009 - August 3, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 3, 2009 - March 11, 2020

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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
(8/6/2019)
RR
California
(3/27/2007)
IAR
California
(6/29/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/14/2014)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/2/2020)
RR
Florida
(3/2/2020)
RR
Georgia
(3/2/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(3/2/2020)
RR
Idaho
(3/2/2020)
RR
Illinois
(3/2/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(3/2/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(3/2/2020)
RR
Maryland
(3/2/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/15/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(3/2/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(3/2/2020)
RR
Montana
(3/31/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(3/2/2020)
RR
Nevada
(3/2/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/2/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(3/12/2020)
RR
New York
(9/11/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(10/6/2021)
RR
Ohio
(3/2/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/2/2020)
RR
Oregon
(3/2/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/2/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(3/2/2020)
RR
Texas
(3/2/2020)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(3/2/2020)
RR
Virginia
(3/2/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/2/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(3/2/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/10/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 105644Camarillo, CA 93010

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