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Michael J. Argiro
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CHESHIRE, CT
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CRD#: 1593532
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Professional summary
Michael John Argiro, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Cheshire, Connecticut and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Cheshire, Connecticut.
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, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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 OTHER BUSINESS: 4T FINANCIAL ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES; 2. FUNDRAISING FOR VARIOUS CHARITIES. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 3. INSURANCE, MICHAEL ARGIRO, DBA, 11 DANA BLVD., WALLINGFORD, CT 06492. 4. TEACHING CLASSES FOR ADULT EDUCATION AND PARKS & RECREATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND RECREATION CENTERS IN SURROUNDING TOWNS, START 6/26/2013, 2 HOURS A MONTH NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, INSTRUCTOR OF CLASSES ON SOCIAL SECURITY, CYBER SECURITY AND RETIREMENT PLANNING. 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: 05/2023; 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 LIFE, DISABILITY AND FIXED ANNUITIES; 6. TEACHING CLASSES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN IN LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, LOCATED AT VARIOUS LOCAL SCHOOLS, START JANUARY 2015, 2 - 4 HOURS PER MONTH - VARIES DURING TRADING HOURS, INSTRUCTOR OF TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCIAL LITERACY. 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THRIVE NETWORKING GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: ONLINE/ZOOM; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 03/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NETWORKING GROUP, TALK ABOUT BUSINESS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CHESHIRE, CT
Current
September 16, 2011 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 609 West Johnson Ave Suite 406, Cheshire, CT 06410BD
CRD#: 10299
Cheshire, CT
Past
September 16, 2011 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
April 20, 2006 - September 20, 2011
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past
April 20, 2006 - September 20, 2011
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past
April 24, 1997 - May 11, 2006
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 833
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past
July 1, 1996 - May 11, 2006
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past
February 12, 1990 - June 28, 1996
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
December 3, 1986 - January 23, 1990
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
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
California(9/16/2011)
RR
Colorado(3/30/2021)
RR
Connecticut(9/16/2011)
IAR
Connecticut(3/21/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(11/3/2023)
RR
Florida(9/16/2011)
RR
Georgia(9/1/2021)
RR
Hawaii(4/11/2014)
RR
Illinois(7/17/2018)
RR
Maine(9/16/2011)
RR
Massachusetts(9/16/2011)
RR
Michigan(8/6/2021)
RR
Minnesota(6/15/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(9/21/2015)
RR
New Jersey(7/28/2023)
RR
New York(9/16/2011)
RR
North Carolina(9/16/2011)
RR
Ohio(1/7/2022)
RR
South Carolina(5/6/2025)
RR
Texas(8/12/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(5/11/2020)
RR
Virginia(9/16/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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