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Michael R. Clark

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
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CRD#: 1672801
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Professional summary


Michael Ray Clark, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Antonio, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Antonio, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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) ASPECT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, RIA, PRESIDENT, HRS 45-50 PER WEEK, COMP: SAL + BONUSES, PROVIDING MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP, & ADVISORY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CLIENTS; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 3/26/2010, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MINING VENTURES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 9311 SAN PEDRO AVE, SUITE 750, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 NATURE OF BUSINESS: MINING OPERATION START DATE: 8/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDENT (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 9311 SAN PEDRO AVE, SUITE 750, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTION START DATE: 9/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDENT (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DECISIVE INTERNATIONAL, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 9311 SAN PEDRO AVE, SUITE 750, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTION START DATE: 8/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DISTRIBUTING TECHNOLOGY DEVICES IN THE US AND ABROAD (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ASEITY VENTURES LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL SALES ; START DATE: 07/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER / CO-MANAGER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2-4 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2-4 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES AND DISTRIBUTION OF AIRCRAFT, MEDICAL AND TECHNOLOGY GOODS & SERVICES ; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EEON VENTURES LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1309 COFFEEN AVE STE 1200, SHERIDAN, WY 82801; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CARBON CREDITS; START DATE: 9/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TO PROVIDE OPINIONS RELATED TO STRATEGY, MARKETING AND PRODUCTION OF CARBON CREDITS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETS; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AVARANA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1309 COFFEEN AVE STE 1200, SHERIDAN, WY 82801; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY SALES; START DATE: 9/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING OPINIONS REGARDING STRATEGY, MARKETING, AND TECHNOLOGY SALES TO THE MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GREENWORLD INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3RD STREET SINKOR BELLA CASA, 3RD FLOOR, MONROVIA, CA 91016; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CARBON CREDIT; START DATE: 9/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE OPINIONS RELATED TO THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CARBON CREDIT PROJECTS IN THE COUNTRY OF LIBERIA;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 9311 San Pedro Ste 750, San Antonio, TX 78216
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Current

March 27, 1997 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 9311 San Pedro Ste 750, San Antonio, TX 78216
BD
CRD#: 13572
San Antonio, TX
Past

September 11, 2006 - December 25, 2021

ASPECT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 135860
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

March 27, 1997 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 31, 1993 - April 17, 1997

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1987 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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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
(8/30/2021)
RR
Arizona
(3/27/1997)
RR
Arkansas
(12/1/2023)
RR
California
(6/9/1999)
RR
Colorado
(8/6/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/25/2002)
RR
Georgia
(12/20/2001)
RR
Illinois
(8/6/2018)
RR
Indiana
(6/25/2025)
RR
Kansas
(5/25/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(12/16/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(12/13/2024)
RR
Maryland
(1/6/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/5/2013)
RR
Nevada
(9/19/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(12/20/2001)
RR
New York
(1/28/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(12/4/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/11/2016)
RR
Oregon
(12/5/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/17/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(12/3/2008)
RR
Texas
(3/27/1997)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(3/9/2010)
RR
Washington
(12/12/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/12/2001
General Securities Principal 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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644San Antonio, TX 78216

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