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Michael J. Mungenast

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223
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CRD#: 3206720
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Mungenast, who also goes by Michael Joseph Mungenast, Mike Mungenast, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Reform, Alabama.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Michael Joseph Mungenast | Mike Mungenast

Other business activities


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(dba) ELLA VALLEY WEALTH ADVISORS INC; Investment Related; 22 Inverness Center Parkway Suite 135, Birmingham, AL 35242; Investments and Insurance; Senior Financial Adviser; Start Date 02/2022; 160 hours per month with the majority of hours per month occurring during trading hours; In addition to securities investments, I also provide Life, Disability, Long-Term Care, and Annuity insurance products. >> WEST ALABAMA BANK AND TRUST; Investment Related; 509 1st Avenue North, Reform AL 35481; Investment and Insurance Services; Financial Professional; Start Date 07/2016; 50 hours per month with all of those 50 hours occurring during trading hours; Provide financial planning, securities, fixed annuity and risk management (Life, Disability and Long-Term Care) services and products. >> LIFE, DISABILITY, AND ANNUITY INSURANCE SALES; Investment Related; 22 Inverness Center Parkway Suite 135, Birmingham, AL 35242; Insurance Sales; Financial Professional; Start Date 08/2015; 20 hours per month with all of those 20 hours occurring during trading hours; Sales of Life, Disability and Annuity insurance products to clients. >> JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT; Non-Investment Related; 216 Aquarius Drive, Suite 315, Birmingham AL 35209; Community Service; Board Member; Start Date 10/2008; 3 hours per month with none of those hours occurring during trading hours; Financial education for K-12 students. >> BRIARWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; Non-Investment Related; 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243; Religious Service; Elder; Start Date January 2013; 5-10 hours per month with none of those hours occurring during trading hours; shepherding and ministry team commissions.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3309 Eaton Road, Birmingham, AL 35223Office #2: 509 First Avenue West, Reform, AL 35481Office #3: 305 2nd Street Ne, Fayette, AL 35555
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 509 First Avenue West, Reform, AL 35481Office #2: 305 2nd Street Ne, Fayette, AL 35555Office #3: 22 Inverness Center Parkway Suite 135, Birmingham, AL 35242
BD
CRD#: 13572
Reform, AL
Past

June 8, 2009 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Reform, AL
Past

September 29, 1999 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Reform, AL

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
Alabama
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(2/20/2025)
RR
California
(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/20/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(2/20/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/20/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/26/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/28/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Birmingham, AL 35223

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