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Eric T. Bottolfsen

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
PHOENIX, AZ 85014
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CRD#: 5600312
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Eric Thomas BottolfsenCETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Professional summary


Eric Thomas Bottolfsen is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


None

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: 09/2017; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LOBO 1395 LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PHOENIX, AZ 85021; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 05/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROPERTY MANAGER; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 1717-218 LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PHOENIX, AZ 85021; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 05/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LANDLORD; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ETB CONSULTING; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE BROKERAGE FOR DISABILITY INSURANCE; START DATE: 01/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE BROKERAGE; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ALLWEALTH PLANNING; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL PLANNING; START DATE: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-FOUNDER, FINANCIAL PLANNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE PRIVATE WEALTH CLIENTS & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VIP MORTGAGE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MORTGAGES AND REFINANCING START DATE: 02/2026 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BRANCH MANAGER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MORTGAGES AND REFINANCING. WE ARE NOT ORIGINATING LOANS. VIP MORTGAGE IS AN EXISTING MORTGAGE COMPANY THAT WILL ACT AS ORIGINATOR AND BROKER

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 11, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1430 E Missouri Ave Ste B111, Phoenix, AZ 85014
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHOENIX, AZ
Current

December 9, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1430 E Missouri Ave Ste B111, Phoenix, AZ 85014
BD
CRD#: 13572
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 4, 2022 - December 16, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 13, 2020 - December 16, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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
Alaska
(12/17/2024)
RR
Arizona
(12/11/2024)
IAR
Arizona
(12/11/2024)
RR
California
(12/10/2024)
RR
Colorado
(12/12/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/10/2024)
RR
Georgia
(4/15/2026)
RR
Illinois
(12/16/2024)
RR
Indiana
(4/29/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/27/2025)
RR
Michigan
(5/1/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(12/17/2024)
RR
Missouri
(12/10/2024)
RR
Montana
(12/18/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/2/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(12/12/2024)
RR
New York
(12/12/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/10/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(12/13/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(9/11/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/31/2025)
RR
Washington
(1/12/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/6/2025)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/12/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/16/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/17/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/13/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/29/2020
Securities Industry Essentials 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
10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts813,961
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,813,748,739

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Phoenix, AZ 85014

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