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Courtney B. Folkerts

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
KATY, TX
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CRD#: 5508989
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Professional summary

Courtney Blaire Folkerts, who also goes by Courtney Blaire Folkerts, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Katy, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Courtney is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Courtney has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Courtney Blaire Folkerts

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 22, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
KATY, TX
Current

November 20, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245Office #2: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
El Segundo, CA
Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10358
El Segundo, CA
Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave Ste #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10299
El Segundo, CA
Past

July 13, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
KATY, TX
Past

July 13, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 25, 2020 - July 8, 2022

CROSSMARK GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113360
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 25, 2020 - July 8, 2022

CROSSMARK DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14970
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 21, 2018 - March 6, 2020

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 21, 2018 - March 6, 2020

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 7, 2016 - October 2, 2017

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

August 28, 2014 - April 4, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

August 28, 2014 - April 4, 2016

CURIAN CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132938
DENVER, CO
Past

February 20, 2014 - August 22, 2014

A & I WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 148357
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

February 5, 2014 - August 8, 2014

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120894
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

October 19, 2010 - August 21, 2013

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 116570
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

August 26, 2010 - December 31, 2010

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

May 11, 2010 - June 12, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

August 12, 2008 - August 31, 2009

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
Texas
(1/22/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/22/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/24/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/2/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 2/10/2016
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/22/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/11/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/22/2016
General Securities Principal Examination
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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Katy, TX

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