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James A. Christopher
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GALESBURG, IL 61401
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CRD#: 6895114
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Professional summary
James Aaron Christopher is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Galesburg, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Galesburg, Illinois.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. James has worked at 4 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) Action Tax LLC 420 N Seminary Street Galesburg IL 61401 Accounting Services/Tax Preparation~Owner~1/15/2018~150hrs~120hrs~Tax preparation, employee management, employee support, technical tax research, Insurance, problem resolution, payroll 2) Christopher and Associates LLC 85 Sugar Creek Lane, Ste. A North Liberty IA 52317 Accounting Services/Tax Preparation~Owner~9/1/2018~16hrs~16hrs~I am the sole owner and meet with prospective clients, supervise bookkeepers and tax preparer, and do the firm accounting. 3) QC SENIOR CARE, INC. POSITION: Owner NATURE: Home Instead Senior Care provides senior home care services in home, including Meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping & errands, light housekeeping, socializing , Bathing, dressing, incontinence care/toileting, mobility assistance , assisting with Activities of Daily Living, keeping seniors safe ,Transportation prescription pick-up, discharge assistance , etc. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/20/2017 ADDRESS: 2810 41st Street, Moline IL 61265, United States DESCRIPTION: I review monthly financials and consult on any legal or significant HR issues. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the company. 4) Senior Tech LLC 1977 Spruce Hills Drive Bettendorf IA 52722~Other~Owner~12/1/2018~1hrs~1hrs~I have no active role in the daily management of company activities. I do annual accounting and legal support of the company. 5) SYH HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: SYH Holdings owns one commercial real estate property used by Share Your Heart LLC, which is also wholly owned by RR. ~IR~ # OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 08/25/2020 ADDR: 21110 Holden Drive, Davenport IA 52806, DESCR: I own the LLC and use it as a holding entity for a passive real estate investment. My only involvement on a monthly basis is depositing the rent check. 6) CHRISTOPHER AND ASSOCIATES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Accounting consulting and Tax preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 09/01/2018 ADDRESS: 420 N. Seminary Street, Galesburg IL 61401, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the sole owner/employee and meet with prospective clients, and do the firm accounting. 7) VILLA MONTEREY CONDO OWNERS ASSOCIATION; Board President; I serve as president of the board of directors for the Home Owners Association where I own property. I am not a signor on an accounts. The Association does not invest in marketable securities. ~NIR~ NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/19/2023 ADDR: 10285 Mirabel Lane, San Diego CA 92124, United States DESCR: I preside over monthly board meetings and vote as one of five members of the board of directors. The Association manages the business activities of the HOA. 8) RHONDA S. CALHOUN POSITION: Executor NATURE: Executor for Rhonda S. Calhoun INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2025 ADDRESS: 420 N. Seminary, Galesburg IL 61401, United States DESCRIPTION: Rhonda has named me as her executor.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 420 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401RIA
CRD#: 105644
GALESBURG, IL
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 420 N Seminary, Galesburg, IL 61401BD
CRD#: 13572
Galesburg, IL
Past
August 28, 2018 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Galesburg, IL
Past
August 21, 2018 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Galesburg, 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
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
IAR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Iowa(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
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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