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Brent W. Leach
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701
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CRD#: 6506383
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Professional summary
Brent William Leach is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Springfield, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Springfield, Illinois.
Brent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Brent has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) ESP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: REFERRING ADVISOR NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/23/2015 ADDRESS: Springfield IL 62701, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide financial services to clients. 2) LEACH INSURANCE TRUST POSITION: Co-Trustee NATURE: Insurance trust and Family trust in the event of death of Brent's brother INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/02/2018 ADDRESS: 2277 Thistle Rd., Glenview IL 60026, United States DESCRIPTION: General trustee powers 3) ECK, SCHAFER & PUNKE, LLP POSITION: Equity Partner NATURE: Public Accounting Firm, Eck, Schafer & Punke is the accounting firm associated with our wealth management firm. Brent became an equity partner upon Paul Schafers passing in September. Brent has reviewed the OBA online and is not sure what information you need clarified. He was previously and employee and then non-equity partner all of which was previously disclosed to 1st Global/Avantax. Please let us know what you need to continue your review of this OBA. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/05/2021 ADDRESS: 227 South Seventh Street, Springfield IL 62701, United States DESCRIPTION: Managing Partner of the Tax Practice 4) ESP PROPERTIES II POSITION: Partner NATURE: Rent commercial office space to Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/09/2024 ADDRESS: 227 South Seventh Street, Springfield IL 62701, United States DESCRIPTION: No duties beyond receiving rent from Eck, Schafer & Punke and maintaining the office space. 5) DANA-THOMAS HOUSE FOUNDATION POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: non-profit charitable organization with mission to preserve and protect the Frank Llyod Wright Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, IL. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 302 E Lawrence Avenue, Springfield IL 62703, United States DESCRIPTION: Compilation of monthly financial statements, presentation of information at monthly meetings, preparation of tax returns, and chair of finance committee. 6)ESP INVESTORS; MEMBER/PARTNER; INVESTMENT CLUB; IR; 0; 07/01/1999; Springfield IL 62701; Members meet, discuss stock positions, select investments. 7)ESP Properties; Partner; Owner of building that houses Eck, Schafer and Punke accounting firm. Eck, Schafer & Punke pays rent to ESP Properties.�; NIR; 1; 01/01/2022; 227 South 7th Street Springfield IL 62701; Owner of building that is rented to Eck, Schafer & Punke. Maintenance of building is provided by Eck, Schafer & Punke. ESP Properties receives rent from Eck, Schafer & Punke. I am a 1/6 owner of ESP Properties.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 227 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62701RIA
CRD#: 105644
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 227 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62701BD
CRD#: 13572
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
October 23, 2015 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
October 2, 2015 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Illinois(9/5/2025)
IAR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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