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Rick G. Blunk

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
OMAHA, NE 68130
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CRD#: 5674281
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Professional summary


Rick Gene Blunk is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Rick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Rick has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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: INSURANCE, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE (LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE), POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REPRESENTATIVE, START DATE: 08/25/2009, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALE OF VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES AS AN AGENT; 2. TRI VALLEY BANCSHARES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 223 MAIN STREET, TALMAGE, NE 68448, COMMERCIAL BANK, START 12/2009, <1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), BOARD OF DIRECTORS - STRATEGIC PLANNING, OVERSIGHT OF POLICY & PROCEDURES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 7315 MAPLE STREET, OMAHA, NE 68134, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, START DATE: 12/2010, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1/2 HOUR PER WEEK, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOARD MEMBER - NON-PROFIT WHICH ASSISTS ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY; 4. CURNES FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING BUSINESS, START 08/2009, 40-50 HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 5. BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 524 S. 198TH ST., ELKHORN, NE 68022, NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER SERVICES, START 03/2015, 1-2 HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), COMMITTEE/BOARD MEMBER; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NEW LIFE HOMES INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 11/2015 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PURCHASE, REMODEL AND RESELL RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 7.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THREE TIMBERS CHURCH INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 11505 N 156TH STREET, BENNINGTON NE 68007 START DATE: 08/2023, NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CHECK SIGNER, GENERAL DUTIES: SIGN CHECKS UNDER DUAL CONTROL, ORIGINATED BY BUSINESS MANAGER; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CFG ADVISORS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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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

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 16820 Frances St Ste 205, Omaha, NE 68130
RIA
CRD#: 105644
OMAHA, NE
Current

August 26, 2009 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 9900 Nicholas St Ste 360, Omaha, NE 68114
BD
CRD#: 13572
Omaha, NE
Past

October 8, 2009 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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
California
(9/8/2016)
RR
Iowa
(9/16/2009)
RR
Kansas
(9/16/2009)
RR
Missouri
(11/5/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(9/16/2009)
IAR
Nebraska
(6/29/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(2/26/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(3/25/2014)
RR
Texas
(9/22/2017)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/15/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 105644Omaha, NE 68130

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