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Michael Choate
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
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CRD#: 3168950
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Professional summary
Michael Choate, who also goes by Michael Ray Choate, Michael Choate, is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michael Ray Choate | Michael Choate
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2915 Sherwood Forest Blvd Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70816BD
CRD#: 13572
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
June 25, 2020 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
May 6, 2010 - June 24, 2020
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
January 2, 2004 - April 30, 2010
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
April 13, 1999 - December 19, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past
February 22, 1999 - June 24, 1999
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 22, 1999 - June 24, 1999
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Alabama(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas(2/20/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CW
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS
CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577
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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SOLE MEMBER | |
| BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4709900 |
| BUDEVICH, SERGE | VICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER | 7996345 |
| BURKOTT, DANIEL PAUL | BROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4710068 |
| COAXUM, KOFI SULE | VICE PRESIDENT | 5150018 |
| DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERON | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT | 7376607 |
| GOK, LISA ANNE | SECRETARY | 5059738 |
| GOOLEY, THOMAS ANDREW | MANAGER | 4526760 |
| HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAM | VICE PRESIDENT | 1921834 |
| HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1572778 |
| LEE, WINNIE AI-LING | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 7381661 |
| MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2799860 |
| MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORD | BROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5059176 |
| MIZUGUCHI, MAURA | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER | 5769181 |
| NEARY, JOSEPH DANIEL | MANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT | 2993505 |
| RAMOS, RAMON | MONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER | 2160203 |
| SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERT | VICE PRESIDENT | 3004604 |
| STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOY | PRESIDENT AND MANAGER | 2272183 |
| STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICK | VICE PRESIDENT | 3038963 |
| VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 7042846 |
| WATTS, ANDREW DAVID | VICE PRESIDENT | 4780880 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 192,956 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 46,651,447,975 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 20 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 15 |
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Company Information
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 13572Baton Rouge, LA 70816TRUST BUT VERIFY
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