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Michele C. Dillon

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CRD#: 2853217
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michele Constance Dillon, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by Michele Dillon-dirienzi, Michele Constance Dirienzi, Michele Dirienzi, Michele Constance Dillon, was a registered financial professional .

Michele is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Michele had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michele Dillon-Dirienzi | Michele Constance Dirienzi | Michele Dirienzi | Michele Constance Dillon

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: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 12730 SORRENTO WAY, UNIT 204, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34211, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY, START DATE: 05/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTING RECENT CONDO PURCHASE TO ORIGINAL OWNERS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CIMA®
CPWA®

Start date: 2015-11-10

Expire date: 2023-02-28

Experience


Past

June 29, 2023 - April 29, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Media, PA
Past

September 8, 2022 - April 29, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 26, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
Media, PA
Past

May 25, 2021 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 25, 2021 - April 29, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

May 25, 2021 - April 29, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

August 29, 2018 - October 12, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

August 28, 2018 - October 12, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 11, 2014 - August 30, 2018

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
MEDIA, PA
Past

February 11, 2014 - August 30, 2018

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 17, 2011 - February 3, 2014

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
MEDIA, PA
Past

March 3, 2011 - February 3, 2014

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
SEATTLE, WA
Past

April 28, 2009 - March 9, 2011

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 28, 2009 - March 9, 2011

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 31, 2006 - April 2, 2009

BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 107105
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

October 5, 2004 - June 1, 2006

BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108069
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

April 3, 1997 - April 2, 2009

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
WILMINGTON, DE

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/27/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 105644

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