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Michael D. Behrens
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
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CRD#: 2343303
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Professional summary
Michael David Behrens, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Behrens, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Behrens
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: 2/12/13
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: N/A
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE
2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BEHRENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT;
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
START DATE: 12/2017;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / FINANCIAL ADVISOR / INSURANCE AGENT / REGISTERED REP;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2012
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3258 Clear Vista Court Ne #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49525RIA
CRD#: 105644
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Current
September 23, 1997 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1971 East Beltline Ave Ne Ste 200-a, Grand Rapids, MI 49525BD
CRD#: 13572
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
August 25, 2010 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
ADA, MI
Past
November 21, 1994 - July 2, 1997
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
April 21, 1993 - November 21, 1994
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
District of Columbia(1/2/2024)
RR
Florida(1/20/2012)
RR
Illinois(1/7/2020)
RR
Michigan(9/23/1997)
IAR
Michigan(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio(10/28/2014)
RR
Texas(11/10/2010)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Grand Rapids, MI 49525TRUST BUT VERIFY
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