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Michael J. Eckenrode
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Altoona, PA 16601
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CRD#: 2350928
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Professional summary
Michael Joseph Eckenrode is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Altoona, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PLATINUM WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR CETERA START DATE: 9/2011 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; (2)EAST CARROLL TOWNSHIP.CARROLLTOWN,PA.AUDITOR.AUDIT BOOKS FOR TOWNSHIP ONCE ANNUALLY.13 HOURS SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS.AUDIT BOOKS WITH 2 OTHER AUDITORS IN JANUARY EACH YEAR.START DATE 2004 (3)EDGE CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING, 225 POOLE LANE, EBENSBURG, PA 15931. OWNER - MINOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. START DATE FEB 2010 - 4 TO 8 HOURS A MONTH (4)ROCKHILL REALITY LLC P O BOX 17 REVERE PA 18953. RENTAL BUSINESS. ZERO HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS AND 1-2 HOURS DURING NON-TRADING HOURS. OVER SEE REPAIRS TO OUR PROPERTIES. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. STARTED 9/2005 (5) PACKERS FORK CAMP; SINCE 01/01/2008; 225 POOLE LANE, EBENSBURG, PA, 15931; TREASURER; make sure taxes and camp lease is paid once a year; write checks for taxes and camp lease once per year; 1 HOUR SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 9, 2015 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1425 11th Ave Lower Level, Altoona, PA 16601RIA
CRD#: 105644
Altoona, PA
Current
September 20, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1425 11th Ave Lower Level, Altoona, PA 16601BD
CRD#: 13572
Altoona, PA
Past
May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 6, 2016 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
Altoona, PA
Past
September 1, 2015 - September 20, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
ALTOONA, PA
Past
September 23, 2011 - December 23, 2015
J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 124446
ALTOONA, PA
Past
September 23, 2011 - September 29, 2015
J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 43177
ALTOONA, PA
Past
May 3, 2004 - September 27, 2011
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
ALTOONA, PA
Past
February 9, 2002 - September 27, 2011
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 115368
ALTOONA, PA
Past
February 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
SOLID INVESTMENTS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 123757
ALTOONA, PA
Past
February 18, 1999 - February 9, 2002
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 26, 1993 - February 18, 1999
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
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
Arizona(9/20/2019)
RR
Georgia(10/2/2024)
RR
Maryland(9/20/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania(10/9/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/20/2019)
RR
Virginia(9/20/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(7/7/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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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