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Kevin Clingan

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
HOUSTON, TX
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CRD#: 6512882
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Professional summary


Kevin Clingan is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Houston, Texas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Kevin has worked at 8 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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT START DATE: 3/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM-CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASONIC LODGE - MEMORIAL LODGE 1298 INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 10510 HARWIN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77036 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION START DATE: 7/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SENIOR WARDEN (1ST VICE PRESIDENT) APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: I AM SENIOR WARDEN /1ST VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMORIAL LODGE 1298, WHICH IS A BOARD MEMBER OF A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. I HELP OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF A MASONIC LODGE, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE CHECK-WRITING ABILITY; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ARABIA ALCHEMISTS - ARABIA SHRINE TEMPLE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 10510 HARWIN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77036 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION START DATE: 1/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECRETARY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: I AM THE SECRETARY FOR THE ARABIA ALCHEMISTS. IT IS A UNIT OF THE ARABIA SHRINE TEMPLE THAT FOCUSES ON HOME BREWING. MY JOB IS TO MAKE A CORRECT RECORD OF ALL THINGS PROPER TO BE WRITTEN AND SEND OUT COMMUNICATIONS TO THE MEMBERS. NO CHECK WRITING ABILITY; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASONIC LODGE - GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: HOUSTON, TX NATURE OF BUSINESS: FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION START DATE: 1/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OFFICER OF THE GRAND LODGE - DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-3 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MY JOB IS TO OVERSEE THE TEN LODGES IN MY DISTRICT, MEDIATE ANY CONFLICT, SUPPORT LODGE ACTIVITIES, REPRESENT THE GRAND MASTER IN HIS ABSENCE, AND BE A GO BETWEEN THE LOCAL LODGE AND THE STATE GOVERNING BODY, "THE MOST WORSHIPFULGRAND LODGE OF TEXAS, ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS" NO CHECK-WRITING ABILITY; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TEXAS SHRINE HOMEBREWERS ASSOCIATION, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNICATIONS, START DATE: 06/2023 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: STATE SECRETARY, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMUNICATE WITH SHRINER BREWERS UNITS ACROSS TEXAS AND INDIVIDUALS; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SENIOR WARDEN, RUTHVEN COMMANDERY #2; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 680 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S UNIT 1703 HOUSTON, TX 77042; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION; START DATE: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED SENIOR WARDEN; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:; 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SENIOR WARDEN FOR 1 YEAR TERM JUNIOR OFFICER; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SIR PRIOR, KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW, HOUSTON VALLEY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 680 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S UNIT 1703 HOUSTON, TX 77042; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION; START DATE: 12/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED PRIOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:; 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND EXECUTIVE MEETINGS, ASSIST PRESIDENT IN ORGANIZING AND RUNNING MEETINGS, NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS;

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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 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
HOUSTON, TX
Current

April 30, 2021 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10299
El Segundo, CA
Current

March 24, 2022 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
El Segundo, CA
Current

March 24, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
El Segundo, CA
Current

March 24, 2022 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10358
El Segundo, CA
Past

March 24, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 24, 2022 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 30, 2021 - April 5, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

March 25, 2017 - April 30, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 25, 2017 - April 30, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 14, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 18, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX

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
Texas
(4/30/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/8/2016
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#: 105644Houston, TX

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