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Michelle L. Cooper-mcnally

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Chicago, IL 60612
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CRD#: 3157037
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Professional summary


Michelle Lee Cooper-mcnally, who also goes by Michelle Lee Cooper, Michelle Lee Cooper Mcnally, Michelle Lee Cooper-mcnallly, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Orland Park, Illinois.

Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michelle has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michelle Lee Cooper | Michelle Lee Cooper Mcnally | Michelle Lee Cooper-Mcnallly

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. MEGENT FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 02/2019, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 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: 10/2019; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE AND ANNUITIES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CASCADE BROKERAGE, LLC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR TAX PURPOSES; START DATE: 1/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES DBA FOR TAX PURPOSES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SPRING CREEK, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3408 CASCADE LANE NEW LENOX, IL 60451; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 1/2016; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNERSHIP AND LIABILITY PURPOSES FOR A SHARED SECOND HOME; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EUREKA PRODUCTIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: TWEED HEADS CORNER OF GRIFFITH AND WHARF ST. NEW SOUTH WALES; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MOVIE/TV PRODUCTIONS; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ALTERNATE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REALITY TV SHOW FILMING;

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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

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1928 West Fulton #3, Chicago, IL 60612Office #2: 1200 Harger Road Suite 325, Oak Brook, IL 60523Office #3: 15321 S 94th Ave Ste 100, Orland Park, IL 60462
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Chicago, IL
Current

February 28, 2019 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 15321 S 94th Ave Ste 100, Orland Park, IL 60462Office #2: 1928 West Fulton #3, Chicago, IL 60612Office #3: 1200 Harger Road Suite 325, Oak Brook, IL 60523
BD
CRD#: 10299
Orland Park, IL
Past

February 28, 2019 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

February 3, 2017 - June 22, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

February 3, 2017 - June 22, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

February 22, 2012 - February 7, 2017

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

February 22, 2012 - February 7, 2017

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 20, 2012 - February 24, 2012

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
MOKENA, IL
Past

December 23, 2011 - February 24, 2012

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 611
MOKENA, IL
Past

July 14, 2008 - December 31, 2009

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

July 29, 2004 - December 31, 2006

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

July 29, 2004 - December 31, 2006

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

September 25, 2002 - March 19, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
LANSING, IL
Past

November 3, 1999 - March 19, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 4, 1999 - August 25, 1999

JWGENESIS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

BD
CRD#: 38166
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 1, 1999 - January 4, 1999

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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
Colorado
(1/3/2020)
RR
Florida
(12/4/2020)
RR
Illinois
(2/28/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(3/21/2024)
RR
Indiana
(2/28/2019)
RR
Michigan
(12/4/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(3/7/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(7/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/29/1999
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#: 105644Chicago, IL 60612

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