Christopher Ellis
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RICHMOND, VA 23219
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CRD#: 6534754
Professional summary
Christopher Ellis, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Richmond, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Christopher has worked at 3 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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHRISTOPHER ELLIS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: GUEST SPACE RENTAL; START DATE: 09/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTING OUT GUEST SPACE IN RESIDENCE ON AIRBNB; 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 10/2015; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IRONGATE CAPITAL ADVISORS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 1/2021;, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES AND SALE & SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CRE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES; START DATE: 04/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY FOR FEES AND TAX PURPOSES;
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2017
Experience
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1051 E Cary St St 1430, Richmond, VA 23219Office #2: 4000 Legato Rd 11th Fl, Fairfax, VA 22033RIA
CRD#: 105644
RICHMOND, VA
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 800 E Canal Street Suite 950, Richmond, VA 23219Office #2: 4000 Legato Road 11th Floor, Fairfax, VA 22033BD
CRD#: 13572
Richmond, VA
Past
October 1, 2015 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
Fairfax, VA
Past
September 1, 2015 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
Fairfax, VA
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
California(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado(8/10/2023)
RR
Delaware(8/10/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/10/2023)
RR
Maryland(8/10/2023)
RR
Missouri(11/5/2024)
RR
New York(8/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio(2/4/2025)
RR
Oregon(8/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/10/2023)
RR
South Carolina(8/10/2023)
RR
Tennessee(8/10/2023)
RR
Texas(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/10/2023)
RR
Virginia(8/10/2023)
IAR
Virginia(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(8/10/2023)
Exams
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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Richmond, VA 23219TRUST BUT VERIFY
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