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Christian F. O'neill

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CHARLESTOWN, RI
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CRD#: 5558134
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Professional summary


Christian Fox O'neill, CFP®, who also goes by Christian F O'neill, Christian Fox Oneill, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Charlestown, Rhode Island and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Christian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christian F O'neill | Christian Fox Oneill

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) TRUST UNDER WILL OF G T. F FBO M N; Trustee; Acting as Trustee under the will of my uncle G T F; NIR; HRS 1; SHRS 1; 11/05/2021; 100 Old Farm Way, Charlestown RI 02813; Trustee under the will of my uncle. Distribution of assets to grandchild as beneficiary of will. No investment accounts or brokerage accounts of any kind. 2) MATONEY TAX & FINANCIAL POSITION: Tax Preparer / Enrolled Agent NATURE: Preparation of income tax returns for Matoney Tax & Financial firm clients. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 83 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 83 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 30 Holley St, South Kingstown RI 02879, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax preparation for clients of Matoney Tax & Financial. Approx 20 hours per week on average annually. 3) O'NEILL FINANCIAL POSITION: Tax Preparer - Enrolled Agent NATURE: Tax Preparation - Primarily prepare form 1040 for individuals clients. Meet with clients to review financial records and make sure all of their information on tax forms is accurate. Electronically file tax returns with IRS and state on behalf of clients. DBA for Avantax business as well. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 09/09/2022 ADDRESS: 100 Old Farm Way, Charlestown RI 02813, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Preparer/Enrolled Agent Calculate tax payments, deductibles, liabilities, and expenses. Collect data from income statements and expense documents. Complete clients' tax documentation. Review data on reports and detect possible errors. Answer tax-related questions. Research new tax trends and regulations. Advise individuals on tax strategies. Ensure compliance with government and state tax rules. Respond to IRS for tax related inquiries/letters on behalf of customers. 4) TRUST UNDER WILL OF G T. F FBO E N POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Acting as Trustee under the will of my uncle G T F INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/05/2021 ADDRESS: 100 Old Farm Way, Charlestown RI 02813, United States DESCRIPTION: Trustee under the will of my uncle. Distribution of assets to grandchild as beneficiary of will. No investment accounts or brokerage accounts of any kind. 5) ESTATE OF G T F (UNCLE) POSITION: Executor NATURE: Acting as executor for the estate of G T F my uncle. No compensation provided. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/10/2020 ADDRESS: 100 Old Farm Way, Charlestown RI 02813, United States DESCRIPTION: Completing liquidation/distribution of the estate of my uncle G T F

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CHARLESTOWN, RI
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Charlestown, RI
Past

May 20, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Charlestown, RI
Past

May 20, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Charlestown, RI
Past

December 22, 2015 - May 19, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
MIDDLETOWN, RI
Past

December 22, 2015 - May 19, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
MIDDLETOWN, RI
Past

August 4, 2015 - December 28, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
JOHNSTON, RI
Past

July 13, 2010 - December 28, 2015

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
JOHNSTON, RI

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
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(9/5/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Iowa
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maine
(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 105644Charlestown, RI

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