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A. M. Mirza

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JOHN CREEK, GA 30097
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CRD#: 3130194
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Professional summary


A. Michael Mirza, who also goes by Ayad Michael Mirza, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in John Creek, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Johns Creek, Georgia.

A. is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. A. has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ayad Michael Mirza

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) LA Property Group, LLC~'NIR'~6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 304~Duluth~GA~30097~Rental Property Owner/Management~Partner/General Partner~5/14/2004~2hrs~0hrs~leased to my CPA practice 2) A. Michael Mirza, CPA, LLC~'NIR'~6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 304~Duluth~GA~30097~Tax Preparation/Accounting~Tax Preparation/Accounting~9/1/1994~180hrs~20hrs~Sole Practitioner 3) GENERAL DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY POSITION: Attorney in Fact for Sam Nabil Mourad NATURE: Attorney in Fact for Sam N. Mourad with all the Powers listed in the General Durable Power Of Attorney document. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/12/2021 ADDRESS: 703 Henley Fields Circle, Johns Creek GA 30097, United States DESCRIPTION: GENERAL GRANT OF POWER. To exercise or perform any act, power, duty, right or obligation whatsoever that the Grantor has or may hereafter acquire, relating to any person, matter, transaction or property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor, including, without limitation, the following specifically enumerated powers. Grantor grants to Agent full power and authority to do everything necessary in exercising any of the powers herein granted as fully as l might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and conforming all that my Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this General Durable Power of Attorney and the powers herein granted. 4) LA PROPERTY GROUP, LLC POSITION: Partner/General Partner NATURE: Rental Property Owner/Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/14/2004 ADDRESS: 703 Henley Fields Cir, Johns Creek GA 30097, United States DESCRIPTION: Office Space Rental/Leasing 5) A. MICHAEL MIRZA, CPA, LLC POSITION: Owner/Member of LLC NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 09/01/1994 ADDRESS: 703 Henley Fields Cir, Johns Creek GA 30097, United States DESCRIPTION: Sole Practitioner 6) GENERAL DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY POSITION: Attorney in Fact for Sam Nabil Mourad NATURE: Attorney in Fact for Sam N. Mourad with all the Powers listed in the General Durable Power Of Attorney document. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/12/2021 ADDRESS: 703 Henley Fields Circle, Johns Creek GA 30097, United States DESCRIPTION: GENERAL GRANT OF POWER. To exercise or perform any act, power, duty, right or obligation whatsoever that the Grantor has or may hereafter acquire, relating to any person, matter, transaction or property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor, including, without limitation, the following specifically enumerated powers. Grantor grants to Agent full power and authority to do everything necessary in exercising any of the powers herein granted as fully as l might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and conforming all that my Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this General Durable Power of Attorney and the powers herein granted. 7) ARIQ, LLC POSITION: Member of LLC NATURE: The purpose is to identify and purchase residential properties, renovate, and flip. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 02/09/2024 ADDRESS: 703 Henley Fields Circle, Johns Creek GA 30097, United States DESCRIPTION: Passive Investor 8) WEALTH & INVESTMENT STRATEGY EXPERTS OF ATLANTA POSITION: Owner NATURE: The d/b/a will be used to promote Investment Advisory & financial planning Services through Avantax.. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 03/20/2024 ADDRESS: 703 Henley Fields Circle, Johns Creek GA 30097, United States DESCRIPTION: Promote Investment and Retirement planning services.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 703 Henley Fields Circle Ste C, John Creek, GA 30097
RIA
CRD#: 105644
JOHN CREEK, GA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Johns Creek, GA
Past

April 7, 2003 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
JOHN CREEK, GA
Past

January 21, 1999 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Johns Creek, GA

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
Florida
(9/18/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 105644John Creek, GA 30097

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