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Michael Scott Absher

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
ST AUGUSTINE, FL
·CRD# 2131443·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Scott Absher, who also goes by Scott Absher, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in St Augustine, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in St Augustine, Florida. 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 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE,...

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Scott Absher

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Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
1. St Augustine, FL2. 15720 Brixham Hill Ave. Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
1. St Augustine, FL2. 15720 Brixham Hill Ave. Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277
May 26, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
St Augustine, FL
May 30, 2023 - June 29, 2023
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
RIA
Belmont, NC
January 10, 2000 - January 29, 2021
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA·CRD# 680
BD
Newark, NJ
March 27, 1991 - December 10, 1993
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Creve Coeur, MO
March 27, 1991 - January 29, 2021

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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 - SEC (1/13/1984 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Phone Number

(310) 257-7880

# of Employees

10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

813,961

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$256,813,748,739

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

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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: 07/1990; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: None; 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: UNPACKIN IT; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 473173, CHARLOTTE, NC 28247; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN SPORTS MINISTRY; START DATE: 01/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: I MEET ONE TIME A MONTH TO REVIEW THE BUDGET OF THE MINISTRY WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOOKKEEPER. WE REVIEW REVENUE AND EXPENSES. WE ALSO HAVE QUARTERLY BOARD MEETINGS WHERE WE SHARE THIS INFORMATION. NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN SPORTS MINISTRY - NO CHECK WRITING; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1804 FAWN WAY, FINKSBURG, MD 20148 NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 10/2009; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NO ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT- ACCEPT RENT MONTHLY; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 85 PINE VALLEY, PINEHURST, NC 28374; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 02/2003; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NO ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT- MONTHLY RENT; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CONVERGENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 05/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CEO/PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUILD AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL FIRM AS A REGIONAL DIRECTOR IN AFFILIATION OF CETERA ADVISORY NETWORKS;

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(2/7/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/30/2023)
IAR
Florida
(6/29/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/26/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/6/2025)
RR
Michigan
(7/10/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(6/22/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/18/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/22/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2023About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2022About the Series 7TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2022About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1991About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2022About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2022About the Series 26 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2022About the Series 51 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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