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Kari J. Gervais

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FIFE, WA 98424
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CRD#: 5281028
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Professional summary


Kari Jean Gervais, who also goes by Kari Jean Soli, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fife, Washington and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fife, Washington.

Kari is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Kari has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kari Jean Soli

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: FULLAWAY LAMPHEAR & SUAVE PLLC, DBA FLS ACCOUNTING INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4301 A INDUSTRY DR E FIFE, WA 98424; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING; START DATE: 01/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER/CPA; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACCOUNTING SERVICES; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FLS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK 0:; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROFESSIONAL PARTNER; 3)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FLS INSURANCE GROUP LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE DBA; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FIXED INSURANCE BUSINESS; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 5501 LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL BUILDING RENTAL; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 25% OWNERSHIP, MANAGING MEMBER; 5)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FLS HOLDING GROUP LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGING MEMBER ALONG WITH OTHER CPA'S IN OFFICE; 6)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GERVAIS FAMILY INVESTMENT LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGING MEMBER ; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 3/2023 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, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 8)NAME OF ENTITY:GSG Rentals LLC; No; 1607 112th Ave E; Edgewood; WA; 98372; Residential Rental Property; Managing Member; 11/1/2020; 2; 0; Managing Member|

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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4706 C 20th St E, Fife, WA 98424
RIA
CRD#: 105644
FIFE, WA
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4706 C 20th St E, Fife, WA 98424
BD
CRD#: 13572
FIFE, WA
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
FIFE, WA
Past

August 26, 2009 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
FIFE, WA
Past

July 16, 2009 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
FIFE, WA
Past

June 7, 2007 - June 30, 2008

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
FIFE, WA
Past

May 23, 2007 - June 30, 2008

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
FIFE, WA

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
(6/9/2021)
RR
California
(6/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(9/19/2025)
RR
Idaho
(3/30/2023)
RR
Oregon
(6/9/2021)
RR
Texas
(5/30/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Washington
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/1/2007
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#: 105644Fife, WA 98424

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