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Christopher M. Wolff

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662
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CRD#: 5815490
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Professional summary


Christopher M Wolff is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 3 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) BGS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC; ROCHELLE PARK, NJ; BRANCH OFFICE FGSC; ASSIST WITH BRANCH; 80HRS/MTH: 2) ALPINE MORTGAGE SERVICES - NOT INV RELATED; ROCHELLE PARK, NJ; MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATIONS; MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR; SINCE 05/2013; 80 HRS/MONTH, 80 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3) PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE SALES, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME ADDRESS AS REGISTERED LOCATION, START DATE 10/1/2013: 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 194 US-46, FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE CONTINUING EDUCATION; START DATE: 02/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CE INSTRUCTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3-6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3-6; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION THORUGH IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTOR; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 262 B FELLAR DRIVE, NEW MILFORD, NJ 07646; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXECUTOR FOR FAMILY; START DATE: 02/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EXECUTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: EXECUTING THE WILL OF MY GRANDPARENTS 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 03/02/024, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS HEALTH; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: POLARIS GALAXY INSURANCE, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 777 TERRACE AVE., STE 309, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604. NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, START DATE: 04/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERRING AGENT, , APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REFERRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY BUSINESS; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WOLFF CAPITAL, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT, START DATE: 01/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES.

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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

September 5, 2012 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 201 W Passaic Street Suite 301, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Current

September 5, 2012 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 201 West Passaic Street Suite 301, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
BD
CRD#: 10358
Rochelle Park, NJ
Past

December 1, 2011 - August 27, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 15, 2011 - August 27, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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
Alabama
(4/24/2024)
RR
Arizona
(8/24/2016)
RR
California
(7/19/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/13/2022)
RR
Delaware
(4/10/2023)
RR
Florida
(2/4/2015)
RR
Georgia
(5/12/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/6/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/7/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2012)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/5/2012)
RR
New York
(6/28/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/12/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(9/1/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/24/2021)
RR
Utah
(2/26/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/17/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(11/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2011
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#: 105644Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

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