Christopher Kete

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Gladstone, NJ 07934

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CRD#: 820016

Professional summary

Christopher Kete, who also goes by Chris Kete, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Gladstone, New Jersey and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Gladstone, New Jersey.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, PC and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Kete

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: PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 12/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 6, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 240 Main Street, Suite 200, Gladstone, NJ 07934

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Gladstone, NJ

Current

January 11, 2023 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 240 Main Street, Suite 200, Gladstone, NJ 07934

CRD#: 10299

Gladstone, NJ

Past

January 12, 2023 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

September 28, 2012 - January 25, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

SHORT HILLS, NJ

Past

September 28, 2012 - January 25, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

SHORT HILLS, NJ

Past

June 1, 2009 - October 5, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

MORRISTOWN, NJ

Past

June 1, 2009 - October 5, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

MORRISTOWN, NJ

Past

August 24, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

MORRISTOWN, NJ

Past

August 24, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

MORRISTOWN, NJ

Past

July 18, 2006 - September 19, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

BEDMINSTER, NJ

Past

March 21, 2003 - September 19, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

BEDMINSTER, NJ

Past

August 19, 1996 - March 26, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

FLORHAM PARK, NJ

Past

February 3, 1994 - March 26, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 24, 1986 - February 4, 1994

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 18, 1982 - November 13, 1986

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

Past

January 14, 1980 - November 19, 1982

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

Past

June 1, 1979 - November 29, 1986

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

Past

January 18, 1978 - May 23, 1979

LOEB PARTNERS

CRD#: 7534

Past

May 5, 1977 - January 18, 1978

HORNBLOWER, WEEKS, NOYES & TRASK INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7394

Past

March 25, 1976 - May 5, 1977

HORNBLOWER & WEEKS - HEMPHILL, NOYES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 412

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

California
(9/10/2025)

Colorado
(1/12/2023)

Florida
(1/12/2023)

Illinois
(1/19/2023)

New Jersey
(1/12/2023)

IAR

New Jersey
(3/21/2024)

New York
(1/12/2023)

Ohio
(1/11/2023)

Virginia
(1/27/2023)

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: 7/17/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/3/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

PC

Date: 11/1/1979

AMEX Put and Call Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/20/1976

General Securities Representative 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 Kete

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

LOEB PARTNERS

HORNBLOWER, WEEKS, NOYES & TRASK INCORPORATED

HORNBLOWER & WEEKS - HEMPHILL, NOYES INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/17/2006

Series 63

Date: 4/3/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

PC

Date: 11/1/1979

Series 7

Date: 3/20/1976

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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