John Vanderburgh has been an investment adviser representative at Central Illinois Group since October 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Central Illinois Group, LLC is a Champaign, IL firm with $492M under management, 433 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
John Vanderburgh’s longest registration was 3 years at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (2023–2026). Before joining Central Illinois Group in 2026, John Vanderburgh was registered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
- Lifewise Wealth AdvisorsCurrent– present · under a yearChampaign, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 341748
- Cetera Investment Advisers LLC– · 3 yearsBethany, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105644
- Cetera Advisor Networks LLC– · 1 yearBethany, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 13572
Investment adviser representative registrations
John Vanderburgh is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since October 2026.
- IllinoisSince 1 October 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 29 June 2021 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 1 September 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 November 1997 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 November 1997 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- John Leonard Vanderburgh
- CRD
- 2974060
- Firm
- Central Illinois Group · CRD 341748
- Office
- 2911 CROSSING COURT, SUITE 102, Champaign, IL 61822
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 1999
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does John Vanderburgh work?
John Vanderburgh is an investment adviser representative registered through Central Illinois Group, LLC since October 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is John Vanderburgh a financial advisor?
Yes. John Vanderburgh has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Central Illinois Group since October 2026.
How many years of experience does John Vanderburgh have?
John Vanderburgh has 27 years in the financial industry, since June 1999, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has John Vanderburgh passed?
John Vanderburgh has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1997. FINRA credited John Vanderburgh with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did John Vanderburgh work before Central Illinois Group?
Before Central Illinois Group, John Vanderburgh was registered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, June 2023 to July 2026; Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, July 2021 to June 2023.
Where is John Vanderburgh based?
John Vanderburgh’s registered office is in Champaign, IL.
Is John Vanderburgh registered with FINRA?
No. John Vanderburgh has no current broker registration.
How can I verify John Vanderburgh’s record?
Search CRD 2974060 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Vanderburgh’s full registration record.



