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Michelle M. Reid

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WOBURN, MA 01801
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CRD#: 2580082
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Professional summary


Michelle Marie Reid, who also goes by Michelle Marie Thomas, Michelle Thomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Woburn, Massachusetts and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Michelle has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michelle Marie Thomas | Michelle Thomas

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 09/20016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 HOURS; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NORTH READING UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 148 HAVERHILL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH COMMITTEE; START DATE: 8/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VOTING COMMITTEE MEMBER OF PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE - MEET 7 TIMES PER YEAR, REVIEW AND APPROVE EXPENDITURES FROM ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE CHURCH; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE CHRIS THOMAS MEMORIAL FUND INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 26 ORCHARD DR, NORTH READING, MA 01864; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 8/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ARRANGE EVENTS INCLUDING SECURING SPACE & MARKETING; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TOWN OF NORTH READING VETERANS EVENTS COMMITTEE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 235 NORTH STREET, NORTH READING, MA 01864; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 9/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ASSOCIATE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CREATING, PLANNING AND EXECUTING PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDRAISING FOR VETERANS PROGRAMS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 100 Trade Center Ste 705, Woburn, MA 01801
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WOBURN, MA
Current

October 3, 2016 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 100 Trade Center Ste 705, Woburn, MA 01801
BD
CRD#: 10299
Woburn, MA
Past

October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

September 18, 2006 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
WOBURN, MA
Past

September 15, 2006 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
WOBURN, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - September 21, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
LYNN, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - September 21, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
LYNN, MA
Past

July 29, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
WAKEFIELD, MA
Past

August 30, 2000 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 2000 - September 7, 2000

BANKBOSTON INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36369
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 29, 1999 - March 2, 2000

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 2, 1997 - November 24, 1999

FISCO EQUITY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24067
LINCOLN, RI
Past

March 10, 1995 - September 24, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
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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 - (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
California
(10/3/2016)
RR
Colorado
(1/31/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2016)
RR
Maine
(10/3/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/3/2016)
IAR
Massachusetts
(3/21/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(4/27/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/3/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(2/27/2024)
RR
New York
(10/3/2016)
RR
Ohio
(11/20/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2025)
RR
Utah
(8/7/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/9/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Woburn, MA 01801

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