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Victor Karas
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
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CRD#: 5988699
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Professional summary
Victor Karas is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Des Plaines, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Victor is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Victor has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) ALTGELD COMMONS LOFTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION POSITION: Member of Board of Directors NATURE: The homeowner's association of a condo building where I own a property requires 5 active Managers. One of the Managers quit and there were no volunteers, so the board of directors approached me to join and I agreed. Association meeting December 14, 2022 by the existing Board Managers, as I did not run for election by the HOA owners earlier this year. There is an existing Board President, Treasurer, Secretary, as well as two additional 'floating' Managers, of which I will serve as one. There is a management company tasked with selecting service providers, making payments, and bookkeeping and an outside accountant that handles the tax return. The Treasurer is tasked with supervising transactions and reviewing the books and records as provided by the third-party management company. For now, I do not have direct oversight of these transactions. If this changes, I would amend my OBA disclosure. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 12/13/2022 ADDRESS: 2512 N. BOSWORTH AVE. #205, CHICAGO IL 60614, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend quarterly open Board meetings as well as monthly work meetings to discuss ongoing HOA projects and prepare for upcoming quarterly meetings.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 636 S. Des Plaines River Rd Suite 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016RIA
CRD#: 105644
DES PLAINES, IL
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 636 S. Des Plaines River Rd. Ste 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016BD
CRD#: 13572
Des Plaines, IL
Past
August 20, 2012 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Des Plaines, IL
Past
December 22, 2011 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Des Plaines, IL
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
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
IAR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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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