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Kenneth R. Eckhardt

CFP®
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
MINIER, IL
·CRD# 5691981·16 years experience

Professional Summary

Kenneth R. Eckhardt, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Minier, Illinois and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Minier, Illinois. Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Kenneth has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
204 S Main St Po Box 656, Minier, IL 61759
May 3, 2010 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC·CRD# 10358
BD
204 S. Main St, Minier, IL 61759
April 14, 2010 - Present

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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 - SEC (1/13/1984 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Phone Number

(310) 257-7880

# of Employees

10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

813,961

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$256,813,748,739

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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) SHILOH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 27958 SHILOH ROAD, HOPEDALE, IL, TREASURER, START DATE 1/1/2003, 10 HRS/YEAR: 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CT SOLUTION / SONUS BENEFITS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS THE REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; POSITION/ TITLE/ RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT ; START DATE: 06/2015; HOURS: LESS THAN 1 HOUR/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ORCHARD FINANCIAL GROUP INC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 06/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: LEAD RESEARCH PERSON/ FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIASON FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY TEAM. SUPPORT OTHER ADVISORS IN THE OFFICE WITH VARIOUS CLIENT ACTIVITIES ;

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(9/15/2014)
RR
Colorado
(4/26/2022)
RR
Florida
(3/2/2012)
RR
Georgia
(1/5/2013)
RR
Illinois
(5/3/2010)
IAR
Illinois
(5/3/2010)
RR
Indiana
(3/14/2012)
RR
Iowa
(5/11/2012)
RR
Kansas
(2/23/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(1/2/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2016)
RR
Missouri
(6/1/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(1/5/2016)
RR
Oregon
(7/15/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/11/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(7/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/2/2021)
IAR
Texas
(2/23/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed May 2010About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2010About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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