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Michael T. Downham

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CRD#: 1600436
MD

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Thomas Downham, who also goes by Mike Downham, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mike Downham

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

April 8, 2016 - May 7, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
NEW CASTLE, IN
Past

April 8, 2016 - May 7, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
NEW CASTLE, IN
Past

April 13, 2006 - April 22, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
NEW CASTLE, IN
Past

April 13, 2006 - April 22, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NEW CASTLE, IN
Past

November 30, 2005 - April 5, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
MUNCIE, IN
Past

November 30, 2005 - April 5, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
MUNCIE, IN
Past

January 19, 2001 - December 1, 2005

ONB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 31583
MUNCIE, IN
Past

June 16, 2000 - December 1, 2005

ONB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31583
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

October 5, 1990 - September 26, 2000

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 27, 1987 - October 19, 1990

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/20/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/26/1987
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 7
Date: 6/19/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/26/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/27/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 10/16/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

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
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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