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Michael A. Bonanno
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
COLONIE, NY 12205
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CRD#: 1552664
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Professional summary
Michael Alan Bonanno, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Bonanno, Michael Alan Bonano, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Colonie, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Colonie, New York.
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 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Bonanno | Michael Alan Bonano
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 7/1987 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA BONANNO FINANCIAL ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL PLANNING START DATE: 4/1/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CFP/OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS 3. OWNS RENTAL PROPERTY, RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER IN ALBANY, NY FOR 0HRS/WK SINCE 2/2011. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE WHITEFACE LODGE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 7 WHITEFACE LANE LAKE PLACID, NY ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOTEL RENTAL; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FRACTIONAL OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS 0:; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HOTEL RENTAL ON DAYS NOT USED;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1991
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 250 Osborne Rd, Colonie, NY 12205RIA
CRD#: 105644
COLONIE, NY
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 250 Osborne Rd, Colonie, NY 12205BD
CRD#: 13572
Colonie, NY
Past
May 21, 2014 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
June 1, 2004 - September 3, 2013
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
ALBANY, NY
Past
June 26, 1987 - June 2, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
June 3, 1987 - June 25, 1987
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
Past
August 25, 1986 - June 15, 1987
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
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(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado(1/28/2021)
RR
Connecticut(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida(3/29/2018)
RR
Illinois(4/1/2014)
RR
Massachusetts(9/3/2013)
RR
Minnesota(9/16/2013)
RR
Missouri(10/8/2015)
RR
Nevada(1/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/3/2013)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
IAR
New York(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina(1/5/2017)
RR
Oregon(10/17/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas(5/19/2014)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia(9/3/2013)
RR
Washington(9/3/2013)
RR
Wisconsin(1/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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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