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Michael D. Otis

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99206
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CRD#: 1495788
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Professional summary

Michael Dale Otis, who also goes by Mike Otis, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Spokane Valley, Washington and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Mike Otis

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 10616 E Valleyway, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 1, 2017 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past

August 7, 2006 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past

January 26, 2001 - August 14, 2006

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SPOKANE, WA
Past

May 3, 1999 - February 20, 2001

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 1991 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1986 - April 9, 1991

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE

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
Arizona
(1/9/2023)
RR
California
(6/9/2021)
RR
Idaho
(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(1/20/2022)
RR
Oregon
(6/9/2021)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2021)
IAR
Washington
(6/29/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/29/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/19/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/24/1986
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Spokane Valley, WA 99206

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