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Michael S. Lincoln
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
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CRD#: 1803278
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Professional summary
Michael Scott Lincoln, who also goes by Mike Scott Lincoln, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Scott Lincoln
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: 03/1989; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: VISTA, CA 92084; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 06/2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWN THIS HOME AS A RENTAL PROPERTY AND MY WIFE MANAGES IT 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LINCOLN CAPITAL, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2010; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE ALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BBQ BRAND; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 NATURE OF BUSINESS: LINE OF T-SHIRTS AND HATS FOR THE BBQ/GRILLING ENTHUSIAST; START DATE: 01/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MARKET T-SHIRTS AND HATS, FULFILL ORDERS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 795 OAK LN, FRANCIS, UT 84036; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 9/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 12555 High Bluff Drive Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current
May 17, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 12555 High Bluff Drive Suite 305, San Diego, CA 92130BD
CRD#: 13572
San Diego, CA
Past
May 18, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
San Diego, CA
Past
August 5, 2016 - May 18, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
August 4, 2016 - May 18, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
March 8, 2004 - August 17, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
March 8, 2004 - August 17, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
November 20, 2002 - April 2, 2004
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
February 1, 2001 - April 2, 2004
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
January 9, 1998 - February 1, 2001
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past
July 15, 1997 - January 7, 1998
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 21, 1996 - June 19, 1997
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past
January 26, 1995 - August 23, 1995
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
July 1, 1988 - December 31, 1994
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
March 7, 1988 - July 1, 1988
AMERICAN CAPITAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 148
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(5/17/2022)
IAR
California(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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