MZ
Michael D. Zawatsky
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124
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CRD#: 2443488
MZ
Professional summary
Michael David Zawatsky is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
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 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: C AND Z PROPERTIES LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: BEACHWOOD, OH NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 07/2007 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER / CO-OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUY AND SELL HOUSES TO FLIP 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: 02/1994 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION START DATE: 01/2012 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER / SPEAKER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINARS 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAJOB, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: PASS THROUGH ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES START DATE: 01/2006 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: S CORP THAT I PASS THROUGH MY BUSINESS INCOME FOR TAX PURPOSES AS WELL AS HEALTHCARE. 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS:THE OASIS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC INVESTMENT RELATED:YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 11/2005 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: C.O.O. / FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY NAME FOR MARKETING OUR BUSINESS; MANAGED MONEY, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE AND ADVICE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 25, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 5885 Landerbrook Dr. Suite 304, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124RIA
CRD#: 105644
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Current
June 25, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5885 Landerbrook Dr. Suite 304, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124BD
CRD#: 13572
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past
August 9, 2022 - July 10, 2025
B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 115927
Mayfield Heights, OH
Past
March 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 2543
Mayfield Heights, OH
Past
March 1, 2007 - July 10, 2025
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BD
CRD#: 2543
Mayfield Heights, OH
Past
November 22, 2005 - March 1, 2007
CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 36405
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past
November 4, 2005 - March 1, 2007
CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 36405
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past
April 8, 2003 - November 29, 2005
ADVEST, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past
March 18, 1996 - November 29, 2005
ADVEST, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past
June 23, 1994 - March 20, 1996
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 26, 1994 - February 22, 1994
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 26, 1994 - February 22, 1994
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(6/25/2025)
RR
California(6/25/2025)
RR
Colorado(6/25/2025)
RR
Florida(6/25/2025)
RR
Georgia(6/25/2025)
RR
Illinois(6/25/2025)
RR
Indiana(6/25/2025)
RR
Kentucky(6/25/2025)
RR
Maine(6/25/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(6/25/2025)
RR
Michigan(6/25/2025)
RR
Missouri(6/25/2025)
RR
Nebraska(7/31/2025)
RR
New York(6/25/2025)
RR
North Carolina(8/19/2025)
RR
Ohio(6/26/2025)
IAR
Ohio(7/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina(6/25/2025)
RR
Texas(6/25/2025)
IAR
Texas(6/25/2025)
RR
Washington(6/25/2025)
RR
West Virginia(6/25/2025)
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
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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