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Michael Donald Ricinak JR

Michael D. Ricinak

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CRD#: 1974196
Michael Donald Ricinak JR

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 Donald Ricinak JR, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Donald Ricinak, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 2, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Donald Ricinak

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. FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; LIFE, LONG-TERM CARE AND DISABILITY. 2. DBA TRUE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 1/2000, OWNER, APX 50 HOURS PER WEEK, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: POINTS OF LIGHT - BAY AREA URBAN NETWORK; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4292 KELLER AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT / RELIGIOUS; START DATE: 09/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOARD MEETINGS TO STEER ORGANIZATION TOWARD SUSTAINABLE FUTURE;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

January 15, 2008 - October 27, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 15, 2008 - October 27, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

September 1, 2006 - January 14, 2008

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

November 8, 2005 - January 14, 2008

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 12969
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 8, 2005 - January 14, 2008

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 7, 2005 - December 21, 2005

TRUE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134094
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

March 9, 2000 - November 2, 2005

STERLING FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113646
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

October 25, 1999 - November 8, 2005

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

June 26, 1997 - November 8, 2005

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 26, 1989 - August 5, 1997

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/4/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 3/2/1993
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CW
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS

CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC - ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (6/1/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
COAXUM, KOFI SULEVICE PRESIDENT5150018
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
GOOLEY, THOMAS ANDREWMANAGER4526760
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYPRESIDENT AND MANAGER2272183
STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT3038963
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4780880

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,956
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,651,447,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event2
Arbitration15

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Company Information


CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

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