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Michael Simon

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
·CRD# 2369509·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Simon, who also goes by Michael Scott Simon, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wesley Chapel, Florida and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in St Petersburg, Florida. 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 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7...

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Fiduciary Standard

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Other Aliases

Michael Scott Simon

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
1333 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
May 19, 2021 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
1. 8250 M L King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 337022. 3505 Fourth St N, St Petersburg, FL 337043. 2551 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 337654. 2751 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 337125. 1333 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
April 29, 2021 - Present
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
RIA
Brandon, FL
July 9, 2020 - April 8, 2021
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
BD
Brandon, FL
June 12, 2020 - April 8, 2021
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.·CRD# 19585
RIA
Wellington, FL
March 15, 2019 - June 5, 2020
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.·CRD# 19585
BD
Wellington, FL
March 14, 2019 - June 5, 2020
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
September 19, 2017 - February 4, 2019
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
September 18, 2017 - February 4, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Coral Springs, FL
April 26, 2010 - December 8, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Coral Springs, FL
March 4, 2008 - December 8, 2016
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14416
BD
Davie, FL
February 23, 2007 - March 4, 2008
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
BD
Miami Springs, FL
August 29, 2006 - February 26, 2007
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14416
BD
Purchase, NY
May 14, 2004 - January 13, 2006
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25454
BD
Napa, CA
August 8, 2003 - April 30, 2004
AMFIN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13945
BD
Cleveland, OH
January 3, 2003 - July 7, 2003
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25454
BD
Napa, CA
March 27, 2000 - January 13, 2003
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 599
BD
Irvine, CA
May 1, 1998 - August 21, 1998
GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 14229
BD
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October 12, 1994 - May 1, 1998
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
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July 20, 1993 - August 19, 1994

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Current Firm

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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. GTE INVESTMENT GROUP, INVESTMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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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
Florida
(4/29/2021)
IAR
Florida
(5/19/2021)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2023)

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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2009About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Aug 1993About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2007About the Series 24 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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