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Michael A. Agol
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
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CRD#: 2416929
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Professional summary
Michael Anthony Agol is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BURROWS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC , INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 03/2012, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 70, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 09/2022, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, FIXED ANNUITIES, DISABILITY and LONG -TERM CARE; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATORS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 108 WILD BASIN, S, AUSTIN, TX, 78748 NATURE OF BUSINESS: EDUCATION, START DATE:01/2012, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EDUCATOR, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESENTS TO EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2501 GULF FREEWAY, UNIT 257C, DICKINSON, TX 77539; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER/LANDLORD; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BCIS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, START DATE: 10/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CONTENT REVIEWER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW END EDIT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BURROWS BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONSULTING; START DATE: 1/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/CONSULTANT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT, BOOKKEEPING, TAX & FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREP, DISTRESSED LOAN WORKOUTS, OIL & GAS, ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CAPBUR RE 1, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2450 SOUTH SHORE BLVD SUITE 220 LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 03/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DEVELOP, OWN OPERATE AND LEASE OFFICE BUILDING; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC , INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 11/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND (COM) FOUNDATION, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 1200 AMBURN ROAD, TEXAS CITY, TX 77591, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 09/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ELECTED BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP KEEP THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION. HELP TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, ENSURE ADEQUATE RESOURCES, MAINTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY TO ENSURE LEGAL AND ETHICAL INTEGRITY. HELP THE FOUNDATION ENSURE EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING, AND TO SUPPORT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5900 Windward Parkway Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30005RIA
CRD#: 105644
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current
September 28, 2022 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 18333 Egret Bay Blvd Suite 270g, Houston, TX 77058Office #2: 5900 Windward Parkway Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30005BD
CRD#: 10299
Houston, TX
Past
September 29, 2022 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
April 10, 2012 - October 25, 2022
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6220
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
March 30, 2012 - October 18, 2022
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 6220
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
January 7, 2004 - March 28, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
February 20, 2002 - December 31, 2002
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
January 4, 2002 - March 28, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
May 12, 2000 - November 26, 2001
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
March 26, 1996 - May 31, 2000
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
August 4, 1994 - March 18, 1996
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
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(10/13/2022)
RR
Arkansas(5/23/2023)
RR
California(9/29/2022)
RR
Colorado(9/29/2022)
RR
Florida(9/29/2022)
RR
Georgia(11/8/2024)
IAR
Georgia(11/8/2024)
RR
Kentucky(9/29/2022)
RR
Montana(9/29/2022)
RR
North Carolina(10/19/2022)
RR
Ohio(9/29/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(9/25/2023)
RR
Texas(9/28/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(9/29/2022)
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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