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Michael C. Pryor
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
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CRD#: 1280945
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Professional summary
Michael Charles Pryor, who also goes by Michael C Pryor, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael C Pryor
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 4/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KIERLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 03/2022. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 7373 N Scottsdale Rd Ste A250, Scottsdale, AZ 85253RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current
April 20, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 7373 N Scottsdale Rd Ste A250, Scottsdale, AZ 85253BD
CRD#: 13572
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
April 20, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
January 27, 2021 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16507
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 20, 2012 - December 31, 2020
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16507
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
February 12, 2009 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 16507
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
December 12, 2000 - March 5, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
February 27, 1990 - December 14, 2000
WESTAMERICA INVESTMENT GROUP
BD
CRD#: 6626
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 23, 1986 - March 6, 1990
RL KOTROZO, INC.
BD
CRD#: 12968
Past
August 21, 1984 - October 7, 1985
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
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
Alabama(8/5/2025)
RR
Alaska(8/5/2025)
RR
Arizona(4/20/2022)
IAR
Arizona(6/29/2023)
RR
California(4/20/2022)
RR
Colorado(8/12/2025)
RR
Florida(1/2/2025)
RR
Georgia(8/5/2025)
RR
Idaho(4/22/2022)
RR
Illinois(4/20/2022)
RR
Kansas(8/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/20/2022)
RR
Mississippi(4/20/2022)
RR
Nevada(4/20/2022)
RR
New Mexico(4/20/2022)
RR
New York(4/20/2022)
RR
North Carolina(4/20/2022)
RR
Ohio(4/20/2022)
RR
Tennessee(4/20/2022)
RR
Texas(8/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/10/2025)
RR
Washington(8/30/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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