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Timothy K. Bennion

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
EUGENE, OR 97401
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CRD#: 6089005
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Professional summary


Timothy Kirk Bennion, who also goes by Timothy Bennion, Tim K Bennion, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Eugene, Oregon and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Eugene, Oregon.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Timothy has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Timothy Bennion | Tim K Bennion

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) TIM K BENNION CPA, LLC; EUGENE, OR; INVESTMENT RELATED; TAX PREPARATION/ACCOUNTING; DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 160 HRS/MO; OWNER; SINCE 06/2016 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE ES&A SIGN CORP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 89975 PRAIRIE RD, EUGENE, OR 97402; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 5/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISE BOARD & ES&A SIGN CO MANAGEMENT, SERVE ON MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, & ADVISE ON MATTERS RELATED TO OUTSIDE CPA FIRM; 3) HOP CZARS LLC; EUGENE, OR; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASING; MAINTAIN ACCOUNTING BOOKS AND RECORDS; 2 HRS/MO; PART OWNER; SINCE 04/2007 4) BLACK LABEL, LLC; EUGENE, OR; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASING; MAINTAIN ACCOUNTING BOOKS AND RECORDS; 2 HRS/MO; PART OWNER; SINCE 07/2017 5) BEN HAR, LLC; EUGENE, OR; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASING; MAINTAIN ACCOUNTING BOOKS AND RECORDS; 1 HR/MO; PART OWNER; SINCE 10/2007 6) EUGENE CPA OFFICES, LLC; EUGENE, OR; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; OFFICE SHARING ARRANGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION OF OFFICE/SUPPLIES; 2 HRS/MO; PART OWNER, SINCE 07/2016 7) LANE COUNTY YOUTH FOR CHRIST; EUGENE, OR; BOARD MEMBER; COMPLETE TAX RETURN; 1 HR/MO; SINCE 09/2018 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BENNION FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 9/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ESTATE PLANNING TEAM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MEMBERSHIP; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY THAT OFFERS RESOURCES TO STRUCTURE ESTATE PLANNING TECHNIQUES PREDOMINATELY RELATED TO THE SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS;

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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 15, 2020 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 79 Centennial Loop, Eugene, OR 97401
RIA
CRD#: 105644
EUGENE, OR
Current

June 11, 2020 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 79 Centennial Loop, Eugene, OR 97401
BD
CRD#: 10358
Eugene, OR
Past

January 4, 2013 - June 16, 2020

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Eugene, OR
Past

September 25, 2012 - June 16, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Eugene, OR

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".
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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
Alaska
(6/11/2020)
RR
Arizona
(6/11/2020)
RR
California
(5/27/2021)
RR
Colorado
(6/11/2020)
RR
Florida
(6/11/2020)
RR
Idaho
(6/11/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/11/2020)
RR
Nevada
(3/10/2021)
RR
Oregon
(6/11/2020)
IAR
Oregon
(6/15/2020)
RR
Washington
(6/11/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(7/7/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/26/2012
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#: 105644Eugene, OR 97401

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