Michelle C. Square

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS

Southampton, NJ

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CRD#: 2823301

Professional summary

Michelle C Square, who also goes by Michelle Christine Fricker, Michelle Christine Square, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Southampton, New Jersey and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Southampton, New Jersey.

Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michelle has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michelle Christine Fricker | Michelle Christine Square

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 29, 2025 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106237

Southampton, NJ

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SOUTHAMPTON, NJ

Current

August 12, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019

CRD#: 15340

DALLAS, TX

Current

August 12, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019

CRD#: 13572

DALLAS, TX

Current

August 12, 2024 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019

CRD#: 10358

DALLAS, TX

Current

August 12, 2024 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019

CRD#: 10299

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 15, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

Southampton, NJ

Past

September 14, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 14, 2010 - September 8, 2022

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Past

September 14, 2010 - September 8, 2022

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Past

October 18, 2006 - July 13, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

SADDLE BROOK, NJ

Past

October 18, 2006 - July 13, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

SADDLE BROOK, NJ

Past

March 4, 2003 - September 26, 2006

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6940

TOMS RIVER, NJ

Past

March 4, 2003 - September 26, 2006

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 6940

TOMS RIVER, NJ

Past

June 19, 2002 - February 20, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

TOMS RIVER, NJ

Past

October 24, 2000 - February 20, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

October 1, 2000 - November 2, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

December 18, 1996 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8112

CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

IAR

New Jersey
(1/29/2025)

New Jersey
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/21/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/19/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/17/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/1/2006

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 11/3/2005

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 11/1/2005

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

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	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michelle C. Square

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michelle C Square's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/21/1999

Series 63

Date: 12/19/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/17/1998

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1996

Series 24

Date: 11/1/2006

Series 9

Date: 11/3/2005

Series 10

Date: 11/1/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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