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Michael J. Aluotto

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
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CRD#: 1827021
MA

Professional summary


Michael Joseph Aluotto is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Havre De Grace, Maryland and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

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 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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. VERTEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; MEMBER MANAGER; OTHER; START DATE 09/19/2012; 160 HRS. PER MONTH. 2. DOMINICK ALUOTTO TRUST; TRUSTEE; FIDUCIARY POSITION; START DATE 01/20/2015; 4 HOURS PER MONTH. 3. JOSEPH ALUOTTO TRUSTS; CO POA, CO EXECUTOR, CO TRUSTEE; FIDUCIARY POSITION; START DATE: 03/16/2015; 4 HOURS PER MONTH 4. CORNELL CLUB NYC; COMMITTEE MEMBER; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION; START DATE: 3/2/2021; 4 HOURS PER MONTH.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 12, 2020 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 224 North Washington Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078Office #2: 585 Stewart Avenue Suite L-16, Garden City, NY 11530
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Havre De Grace, MD
Current

September 8, 2022 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 224 North Washington Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078Office #2: 585 Stewart Avenue, Suite L-16,, Garden City, NY 11530
BD
CRD#: 10299
Havre De Grace, MD
Past

November 21, 2012 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
Garden City, NY
Past

September 21, 2012 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
Garden City, NY
Past

April 30, 2009 - September 25, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

January 6, 2009 - September 25, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

August 8, 1996 - December 24, 2008

RGR FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 40898
FREEHOLD, NJ
Past

July 31, 1993 - August 21, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 1992 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 7, 1990 - October 23, 1992

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 31, 1989 - May 1, 1990

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

March 3, 1989 - August 10, 1989

JOSEPH MATTHEWS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 19605
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

December 20, 1988 - February 13, 1989

SUPER FUND SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 18811
Past

July 19, 1988 - December 15, 1988

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096

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
(9/8/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(9/8/2022)
RR
Delaware
(9/8/2022)
RR
Florida
(9/8/2022)
RR
Illinois
(9/8/2022)
RR
Maryland
(9/8/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(10/29/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/8/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(9/8/2022)
IAR
New York
(3/31/2021)
RR
New York
(9/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/8/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/26/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/12/2020)
RR
Texas
(9/8/2022)
RR
Washington
(9/8/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(12/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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#: 105644Havre De Grace, MD 21078

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