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Michael S. Jones

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BURLINGTON, WA 98233
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CRD#: 2124573
MJ

Professional summary


Michael Stephen Jones, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Burlington, Washington and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Burlington, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 62, SIE and Series 6 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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERD LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 8/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE, DISABILITIES, ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HAWES SCUBA ACCESSORIES, INC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 336A E. FAIRHAVEN AVE BURLINGTON WA 98233, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE INVESMENT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, START DATE:2004, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 2, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: 50% OWNER, 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 336A E. FAIRHAVEN AVE BURLINGTON WA 98233, NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR INSURANCE SALES & ANNUITY SALES, START DATE: 3/1991, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 25, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 25, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FSG LLC DBA LOLA'S INTL KITCHEN; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 336 E FAIRHAVEN AVE SUITE C, BURLINGTON, WA 98233 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RESTAURANT; START DATE: 04/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OPERATIONS / CHEF / OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OPERATIONS / CHEF / OWNER;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 336a E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington, WA 98233
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BURLINGTON, WA
Current

October 3, 2016 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 336a E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington, WA 98233
BD
CRD#: 10299
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
SPOKANE, WA
Past

July 6, 2010 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

July 6, 2010 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

August 1, 2008 - July 7, 2010

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

August 1, 2008 - July 7, 2010

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

April 12, 1996 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

April 13, 1993 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
BURLINGTON, WA
Past

December 10, 1992 - April 26, 1993

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 1991 - May 6, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 13, 1991 - May 6, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
Alabama
(10/3/2016)
RR
Arizona
(10/3/2016)
RR
Colorado
(11/13/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/4/2016)
RR
Idaho
(10/3/2016)
RR
Indiana
(8/28/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(1/6/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(1/20/2017)
RR
Montana
(10/3/2016)
RR
Texas
(1/24/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/3/2016)
IAR
Washington
(3/21/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/3/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(10/3/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/16/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 12/5/2018
Corporate Securities Limited Representative 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#: 105644Burlington, WA 98233

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