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Michael L. Koltz

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
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CRD#: 3235009
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Professional summary


Michael Louis Koltz, who also goes by Michael Louis Koltz Unkno, Michael Koltz, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Augusta, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Augusta, Georgia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Louis Koltz Unkno | Michael Koltz

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.
2) JLMK LLC DBA NOBLE OAK FINANCIAL POSITION: Organizer NATURE: Entity for Avantax related business INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/06/2024 ADDRESS: 147 Davis Road, Suite B, Augusta GA 30907 DESCRIPTION: Owner /Partner in the financial services business. Provide Financial Planning, retirement planning, Income planning, Insurance Planning, Business Succession planning

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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: 147 Davis Road Ste B, Augusta, GA 30909
RIA
CRD#: 105644
AUGUSTA, GA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 147 Davis Road Suite B, Augusta, GA 30907
BD
CRD#: 13572
Augusta, GA
Past

June 20, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

June 17, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Augusta, GA
Past

February 14, 2018 - June 24, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

February 14, 2018 - June 24, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

September 1, 2017 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

August 28, 2017 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

March 5, 2015 - August 29, 2017

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

February 20, 2015 - August 29, 2017

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

August 14, 2012 - November 5, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

August 10, 2012 - November 5, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

July 22, 2009 - August 13, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

July 20, 2009 - August 13, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

December 13, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

November 19, 2002 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
AUGUSTA, 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
Delaware
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/7/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 105644Augusta, GA 30909

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