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Michael J. Musich

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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CRD#: 1744996
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Professional summary


Michael John Musich is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Madrid, Iowa.

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 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 10/2021, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, AND FIXED ANNUITIES; 2. DBA PRIVATE ASSET ADVISORY GROUP LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION; FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSURANCE SALES; START 05/1995; 40 HOURS/WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; FINANCIAL ADVISOR/OWNER. 3. KIWANIS MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 529 SW 5TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50309; CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; START 10/2013; 3 HOURS/WEEK AFTER TRADING HOURS; BOARD DIRECTOR. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: YOUNG CHILDREN - PRIORITY ONE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1015 35TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50311; NATURE OF BUSINESS: 501(C)(3); START DATE: 10/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD DIRECTOR / TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: KEEP FINANCIAL RECORDS AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO DIRECTORS AS REQUESTED. NO ACCESS TO CORPORATE FUNDS; 5. LORA'S COLLEGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT STUDENTS, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1450 ALTA VISTA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52001, SCHOLASTIC, STARTED 10/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER, LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DISCUSS THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH STUDENTS AND ADVISE ABOUT THE PROFESSION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 370, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Current

March 26, 1993 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #2: 5550 Wild Rose Lane Ste 400, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 10299
Madrid, IA
Past

January 15, 2001 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

November 19, 1989 - May 6, 1992

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 23, 1989 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

September 24, 1987 - June 2, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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
Florida
(6/29/2023)
RR
Illinois
(2/10/1998)
RR
Iowa
(3/29/1993)
IAR
Iowa
(3/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/30/1993)
RR
Missouri
(2/25/2025)
RR
Texas
(3/5/2019)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/8/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/27/1999
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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
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#: 105644West Des Moines, IA 50266

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