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Michael Neil Grossman

Michael N. Grossman

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAFAYETTE HILL, PA 19444
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CRD#: 1233777
Michael Neil Grossman

Professional summary


Michael Neil Grossman, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Grossman, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Grossman

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 ENTITY:MTN Financial Advisors; Yes; 2006 DEKALB PIKE STE 201; EAST NORRITON; PA; 19401; Tax Preperation, Fixed Insurace, Securities and Investment Advisory Services and Financial Planning; Owner; 1/1/1985; 40; 25; Providing these dservices to my clients. 2. NAME OF ENTITY: Independent Insurance Agent; Yes; 2006 DEKALB PIKE STE 201; East Norriton; PA; 19401; Fixed Insurance Sales; Independent Insurance Agent; 7/30/2018; 8; 8; Sales of Fixed Insurance Products 3. NAME OF ENTITY:Fritz Lodge #308; No; 8 FAYETTE STREET; CONSHOHOCKEN; PA; 19428; masonic lodge; treasurer; 1/1/2002; 12; 12; treasurer--pay bills and give reports on bills approved by members| 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GROSSMANS GARAGE SELLS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALES; START DATE: 7/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TO PROCESS PERSONAL ITEMS FOR SALE. ONCE SOLD PACKAGE AND SHIP ITEMS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 600 Germantown Pike 1st Floor Rear, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAFAYETTE HILL, PA
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 600 Germantown Pike 1st Floor Rear, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
BD
CRD#: 13572
Lafayette Hill, PA
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

December 11, 2007 - December 17, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

December 11, 2007 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
EAST NORRITON, PA
Past

December 4, 2007 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
EAST NORRITON, PA
Past

April 1, 1991 - December 17, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

January 2, 1991 - April 1, 1991

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775
Past

November 4, 1985 - September 9, 1992

PEB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7708
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 16, 1985 - December 24, 1990

ILG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 422
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

September 12, 1984 - June 26, 1985

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775
Past

March 6, 1984 - September 5, 1984

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
Past

February 27, 1984 - March 7, 1984

NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7568

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".
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


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.
RR
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

RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/16/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

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