KM
Krista R. Messer-ferguson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
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CRD#: 7875929
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Professional summary
Krista Rae Messer-ferguson, who also goes by Krista Ferguson, Krista Rae Messer, Krista Rae Messer - Ferguson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Krista is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Krista has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Krista Ferguson | Krista Rae Messer | Krista Rae Messer - Ferguson
Other business activities
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1)CENTRAL AR MONTESSORI, INC POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Treasurer on board of directors. This is a small, non-profit elementary school. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2019 ADDRESS: 900 MIssion Road, North Little Rock AR 72118, United States DESCRIPTION: Treasurer on board of directors-assist with quickbooks, assist with tax return preparation, attend quarterly board meetings, vote in decisions by the board, attend school events 2)LANDMARK PLC, CPAS POSITION: Senior Tax Manager NATURE: Consult and file tax returns for business and individuals. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/13/2016 ADDRESS: 200 W Capitol Ave, Suite 1700, Little Rock AR 72201, United States DESCRIPTION: Consultation on financials and tax related work.Review and filing of tax returns for clients.Mangement of tax department. 3)ARKANSAS EMERGING CPAS COMMITTEE POSITION: member NATURE: To stimulate involvement and interest of young CPAs and those seeking CPA status in the ARCPA and increase participation by new CPAs and those seeking CPA status at ARCPA events. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 11300 Executive Center Dr, LIttle Rock AR 72211, United States DESCRIPTION: Planning for CPE, participate in meetings, assist with EQUIP conference
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 200 W Capitol Ave, Suite 1700, Little Rock, AR 72201RIA
CRD#: 105644
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past
July 25, 2024 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Little Rock, AR
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
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IAR
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IAR
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
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#: 105644Little Rock, AR 72201TRUST BUT VERIFY
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