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Michael S. Absher
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ST AUGUSTINE, FL
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CRD#: 2131443
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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, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 26 and Series 51 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Scott Absher
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;
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 #2: 15720 Brixham Hill Ave. Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277RIA
CRD#: 105644
ST AUGUSTINE, FL
Current
May 26, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 15720 Brixham Hill Ave. Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277BD
CRD#: 13572
ST AUGUSTINE, FL
Past
May 30, 2023 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
St Augustine, FL
Past
January 10, 2000 - January 29, 2021
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
Belmont, NC
Past
March 27, 1991 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past
March 27, 1991 - January 29, 2021
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
Creve Coeur, MO
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(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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/21/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/21/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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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