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Christopher N. Kirkland
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173-2096
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CRD#: 5602044
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Professional summary
Christopher Nelson Kirkland, who also goes by Chris N Kirkland, Christophe Kirkland, Christopher Nel Kirkland, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris N Kirkland | Christophe Kirkland | Christopher Nel Kirkland
Other business activities
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1) LEGACY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Wealth Management - advising clients, investing, and financial planning. Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC is a DBA only for Resurgens Investments, LLC business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/17/2013 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, STE 900, Atlanta GA 30327, United States DESCRIPTION: Wealth manager responsible for all facets of client engagement, including: financial planning, investment management, determining the right type and amounts of insurance for the client's needs, and helping project retirement income. 2) RESURGENS INVESTMENTS, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: This entity will be used for Avantax business. In addition, this entity collects rents from the rental of office spaces to other financial professionals. Each office has locks on the doors. We lease 2 offices. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/10/2012 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, STE 900, Atlanta GA 30327, United States DESCRIPTION: Meeting with clients, hold team meetings, prospect for new business, collect rents from tenants, and manage portfolio of investments. 3) FIXED INDEX ANNUITY POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Sell or service fixed index annuities, also known as Equity Indexed Annuities or Indexed Annuities INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 06/01/2021 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy NW, Suite 900, Atlanta GA 30327, United States DESCRIPTION: Where it is in the client's best interest show an indexed annuity as a solution for their goal attainment. Additionally, service the annuity once implemented. 4) AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Agent NATURE: Products offered through Avantax Insurance Services would be term life insurance, annuities, long term care insurance, disability insurance, and universal life insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 03/26/2021 ADDRESS: 4401 Northside Pkwy, Suite 900, Atlanta GA 30327, United States DESCRIPTION: Holding meetings with clients and prospects to determine which insurance product meets their risk management needs 5)LEGACY TAX AND ACCOUNTING LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Wealth Management - advising clients, investing, and financial planning. Legacy Tax and Accounting, LLC is a DBA only for Resurgens Investments, LLC business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2024 ADDRESS: 10 Brook Street, Suite 235, Asheville NC 28803, United States DESCRIPTION: Wealth manager responsible for all facets of client engagement, including: financial planning, investment management, determining the right type and amounts of insurance for the client's needs, and helping project retirement income.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4401 Northside Pkwy Nw Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30327Office #2: 340 E Warm Springs Road Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89119BD
CRD#: 13572
Atlanta, GA
Past
March 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Atlanta, GA
Past
March 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Atlanta, GA
Past
November 19, 2013 - June 1, 2021
IFG ADVISORY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168012
Altanta, GA
Past
August 8, 2013 - July 9, 2015
LEGACY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168728
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 26, 2010 - February 3, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 20, 2010 - June 3, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
ATLANTA, GA
Past
January 7, 2009 - October 27, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
ATLANTA, GA
Past
December 4, 2008 - October 27, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
ATLANTA, GA
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
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
IAR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana(9/5/2025)
RR
Maine(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
IAR
Nevada(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
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Utah(9/5/2025)
RR
Washington(9/5/2025)
RR
West Virginia(9/5/2025)
Exams
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
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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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