Kent P. Von Der Vellen
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Medina, OH 44256
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CRD#: 5578193
Professional summary
Kent P Von Der Vellen, CFP®, who also goes by Kent Vondervellen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Medina, Ohio and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Medina, Ohio.
Kent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Kent has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kent Vondervellen
Other business activities
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1) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE 05/2019, INSURANCE AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND LONG-TERM CARE 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WEALTH HEALTH, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 11/2024 , POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 35, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3) CLEVELAND MORTGAGE INC., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 14779 PEARL ROAD, STRONGSVILLE, OH, 44136, LOAN BROKERAGE, STARTED 01/2018, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BROKER , APX 2 HOURS PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAKE APPLICATIONS AND MONITOR LOAN PROGRESSION. 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KPV FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 6/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2023
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 225 E. Liberty St Suite 201, Medina, OH 44256Office #2: 35651 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011RIA
CRD#: 105644
Medina, OH
Current
June 3, 2019 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 225 E. Liberty St Suite 201, Medina, OH 44256Office #2: 35651 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011BD
CRD#: 10299
Medina, OH
Past
June 5, 2019 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
BAY VILLAGE, OH
Past
December 16, 2014 - June 12, 2019
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4173
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
December 15, 2014 - June 12, 2019
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
October 21, 2013 - December 12, 2014
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
AKRON, OH
Past
October 9, 2013 - December 12, 2014
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
AKRON, OH
Past
April 11, 2011 - October 15, 2013
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
April 8, 2011 - October 15, 2013
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
February 11, 2010 - April 4, 2011
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 129052
ASHLAND, OH
Past
February 11, 2010 - April 4, 2011
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
ASHLAND, OH
Past
October 1, 2008 - December 17, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
September 12, 2008 - December 17, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
CLEVELAND, OH
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
Florida(6/3/2019)
RR
Georgia(11/9/2020)
RR
Michigan(1/27/2022)
RR
Ohio(6/4/2019)
IAR
Ohio(3/21/2024)
RR
Texas(11/30/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
Exams
State Security Law 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Medina, OH 44256TRUST BUT VERIFY
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