Brian Orr is a fiduciary financial advisor in Schaumburg, Illinois, with 31 years in the industry. Brian joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2025, after less than a year at Avantax Advisory Services and two years at PFG Advisors. Brian holds the ChFC designation.
One of 338 advisors with offices in Schaumburg, and one of 318 fiduciaries.
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Career
- Sep 2025 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- Mar 2025 – Sep 2025Avantax Advisory ServicesPreviously
- Jan 2024 – Aug 2024Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
- Feb 2022 – Dec 2023Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
- Feb 2020 – Dec 2021PFG AdvisorsPreviously
- Mar 2019 – Aug 2019Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
- Jan 2018 – Feb 2019Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
- 2013 – 2017Invest Financial CorporationPreviously
Earlier career (4 more)
- 2010 – 2013Walnut Street Securities, Inc.Previously
- Mar 2010 – Jun 2010Kestra Investment Services, LLCPreviously
- Oct 2009 – Nov 2009MerrillPreviously
- 2006 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Brian
(310) 257-7880Cetera Investment Advisers main office 1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650Schaumburg, IL 60173Office · Get directions
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Brian
How do I contact Brian?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for Brian Orr. Brian works from the Schaumburg, IL office.
How long has Brian been a financial advisor?
Brian has been in the industry since 1996, about 31 years. Top 15% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Brian hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Brian a fiduciary?
Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Brian paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Brian for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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