Michael S. Patinella

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253

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CRD#: 4276945

Professional summary

Michael Scott Patinella, who also goes by Michael S Patinella, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael S Patinella

Other business activities

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1. TAX PREP/ACCOUNTING-DBA IS 'MICHAEL S. PATINELLA, P.L.L.C. THIS BUSINESS STARTED 1/2000. 7025 N SCOTTSDALE RD, STE 115 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85253. 2. DEER VALLEY YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION,BOARD MEMBER. NOT SECURITIES RELATED.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 7025 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 115 And 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Current

January 19, 2011 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 7025 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 115 & 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

CRD#: 10299

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

January 26, 2011 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL

Past

February 14, 2006 - March 22, 2010

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

October 31, 2005 - March 22, 2010

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

January 25, 2005 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

August 6, 2003 - January 13, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

November 8, 2000 - June 18, 2002

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(1/19/2011)

IAR

Arizona
(3/21/2024)

Washington
(11/9/2021)

Wisconsin
(1/9/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/19/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/18/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/28/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/7/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael S. Patinella

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/19/2005

Series 63

Date: 12/18/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/28/2005

Series 6

Date: 11/7/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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