Christopher J. Dorff

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

WEST LINN, OR

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CRD#: 7240500

Professional summary

Christopher Joseph Dorff is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Linn, Oregon and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Tualatin, Oregon.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) FARPOINTE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SOUTHLAKE, TX, WEALTH ADVISOR, OFFERING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, RETIREMENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS, 40H/WEEK, SINCE 12/2023.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 19, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 541 Silicon Dr Ste 101, Southlake, TX 76092

RIA

CRD#: 105644

WEST LINN, OR

Current

August 11, 2022 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

TUALATIN, OR

Past

June 29, 2023 - September 18, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SOUTHLAKE, TX

Past

August 11, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Past

August 11, 2022 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 11, 2022 - December 5, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

August 11, 2022 - December 5, 2023

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

August 11, 2022 - December 5, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

May 5, 2021 - July 19, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

BILLINGS, MT

Past

May 5, 2021 - July 19, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

BILLINGS, MT

Past

May 26, 2020 - May 7, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

DENVER, CO

Past

May 6, 2020 - May 7, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DENVER, CO

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".

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(2/11/2025)

California
(2/25/2025)

Florida
(8/22/2024)

Georgia
(5/23/2025)

Illinois
(2/11/2025)

Indiana
(8/22/2024)

Iowa
(12/20/2023)

Louisiana
(2/11/2025)

Massachusetts
(1/12/2024)

Michigan
(8/22/2024)

New Jersey
(1/24/2024)

Oregon
(6/26/2024)

IAR

Oregon
(8/7/2024)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(9/19/2023)

Pennsylvania
(12/13/2023)

Tennessee
(9/9/2025)

Texas
(12/20/2023)

IAR

Texas
(12/21/2023)

Virginia
(8/22/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/21/2020

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 5/6/2020

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/7/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher J. Dorff

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Joseph Dorff's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/21/2020

Series 7TO

Date: 5/6/2020

SIE

Date: 2/7/2020

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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