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Scott J. Mazius
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
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CRD#: 2173035
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Professional summary
Scott Jay Mazius is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Bloomfield, Michigan and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Scott has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.) MAZIUS CONSULTING - OWNER MINIMAL INVOLVEMENT EXCEPT DURING TAX SEASON WHEN IT IS ABOUT 25% OF TIME TAX PREPARATION AND ESTATE PLANNING. DATE STARTED 09/1991 2.) STRATEGIC WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP; CONSULTING; PARTNER; START DATE: 03/01/2009 3.) STRATEGIC WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP; PARTNER; HOLDING COMPLANY OR TAX/BILL PAYMENT ENTITY; START DATE 11/21/2016; 4 HOURS PER MONTH 4.)STRATEGIC WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP; AGENT; INSURANCE (FIXED/LIFE/HEALTH/P&C); START DATE 11/21/2016; 40 HOURS PER MONTH 5.) RENTAL PROPERTY; OWNER; REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 09/04/2018; 4 HOURS PER MONTH. 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WALNUT LAKE ESTATES SUB 2, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 5380 PUTNAM DRIVE, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 38323, NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOA, START DATE: 10/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD TRUSTEE, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS. ASSIST IN PLANNING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: REPAIR THE WORLD; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 25 BROADWAT 17TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 06/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEWING BUDGETS, ASSIST IN PLANNING FUTURE BUDGET, REPORT TO RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 12, 2020 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
Current
September 8, 2022 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
Past
July 2, 2012 - November 12, 2020
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Past
January 7, 2002 - July 2, 2012
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 32444
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
Past
September 7, 2001 - September 8, 2022
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
Past
July 30, 1998 - September 7, 2001
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past
May 23, 1996 - July 31, 1998
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past
October 7, 1991 - June 7, 1996
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
October 7, 1991 - June 7, 1996
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
Arizona(9/8/2022)
RR
California(9/8/2022)
RR
Colorado(9/8/2022)
RR
Florida(9/8/2022)
RR
Illinois(9/8/2022)
RR
Kansas(11/9/2022)
RR
Maryland(9/8/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(9/8/2022)
IAR
Michigan(11/12/2020)
RR
Michigan(9/8/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(9/8/2022)
RR
New Jersey(9/8/2022)
RR
New York(9/8/2022)
RR
Ohio(9/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/8/2022)
RR
South Carolina(9/26/2025)
IAR
Texas(11/12/2020)
RR
Texas(9/8/2022)
RR
Virginia(9/8/2022)
RR
Washington(9/8/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(9/8/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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