Michael D. Kugler

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

WEST BEND, WI

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CRD#: 1272962

Professional summary

Michael Don Kugler, who also goes by Michael D Kugler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Bend, Wisconsin and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in West Bend, Wisconsin.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael D Kugler

Other business activities

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1. DBA: LAKESHORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DECEMBER 2011, 40 PLUS HOURS PER WEEK -DURING TRADING HOURS, PRESIDENT - FINANCIAL ADVISOR. 2. INSURANCE, 3924 HIGHWAY NN, WEST BEND, WI 53095. 3. FINRA ARBITRATOR, 9509 KEY WEST AVE., ROCKVILLE, MD 20850. FINRA ARBITRATOR #A32730. AS NEEDED. 4. VOICEOVERS, 3924 HWY NN, WEST BEND, WI 53095. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 9/2021; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS ANNUITIES;

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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

RIA

CRD#: 105644

WEST BEND, WI

Current

November 18, 2011 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

West Bend, WI

Past

November 18, 2011 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

March 19, 2003 - November 25, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

WEST BEND, WI

Past

March 19, 2003 - November 25, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

WEST BEND, WI

Past

November 16, 2000 - October 8, 2002

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

CRD#: 665

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 11, 1998 - April 6, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

June 24, 1996 - May 11, 1998

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

CRD#: 260

DALLAS, TX

Past

June 20, 1984 - May 30, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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Wisconsin
(11/18/2011)

IAR

Wisconsin
(3/21/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/30/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/5/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/16/1984

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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Michael D. Kugler

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Don Kugler's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/30/1999

Series 63

Date: 7/5/1984

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/16/1984

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

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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