Marilyn A. Schmitt

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

HOUSTON, TX 77027

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CRD#: 4340290

Professional summary

Marilyn Ann Schmitt, who also goes by Marilyn Ann Cooper, Marilyn Ann Leonard, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Houston, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Marilyn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Marilyn has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Marilyn Ann Cooper | Marilyn Ann Leonard

Other business activities

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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASCHMITTADVISORY,LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES START DATE: 01/2023 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES BUSINESS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IMG FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: 4550 POST OAK PLACE, SUITE 125, HOUSTON, TX 77027 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 9/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECURITIES BUSINESS;

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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

September 30, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4550 Post Oak Place Suite 125, Houston, TX 77027

RIA

CRD#: 105644

HOUSTON, TX

Current

September 30, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4550 Post Oak Place Suite 125, Houston, TX 77027

CRD#: 13572

Houston, TX

Past

January 19, 2024 - October 2, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 19, 2024 - October 2, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 23, 2005 - January 19, 2024

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 23, 2005 - January 19, 2024

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

HOUSTON, TX

Past

November 26, 2004 - September 7, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 12984

HOUSTON, TX

Past

November 26, 2004 - September 7, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

APPLETON, WI

Past

February 12, 2001 - December 1, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 1, 2001 - December 1, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

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

Colorado
(9/30/2024)

Florida
(9/30/2024)

Georgia
(11/25/2024)

Hawaii
(9/30/2024)

Texas
(9/30/2024)

IAR

Texas
(9/30/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/9/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/31/2001

General Securities 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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Marilyn A. Schmitt

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Marilyn Ann Schmitt's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/9/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/31/2001

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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