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Michael L. Costopoulos
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-5903
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CRD#: 4409810
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Professional summary
Michael Louis Costopoulos, who also goes by Mike Costopoulos, Michael Louis Costopoulus, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Okeechobee, Florida and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Okeechobee, Florida.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Costopoulos | Michael Louis Costopoulus
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COSTOPOULOS & HELTON, P.A.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING, TAX, CONSULTING; START DATE: 10/1982; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER / CPA; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACCOUNTING SERVICE, TAX SERVICE, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CONSULTING, LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR IRS AND OTHER TAX MATTERS; 2) JLMS ENTERPRISES, LLC; NOT INV. RELATED; OKEECHOBE, FL; FAMILY LEASING OF INHERITED PASTURE; FUTURE EQUITY OWNER: 3) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED; SELLS HEALTH INSURANCE; START 2/2015; INSURANCE AGENT 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NONE, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 5108 SW HAMMOCK CREEK DR PALM CITY FL 34990, NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUSTS & WILLS, START DATE: 8/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 0, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TRUSTEE AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROBATE AND TRUST MANAGEMENT; 5)COPPERLEAFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 06/2018, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES AND FIXED INSURANCE 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: 28TH STREET ENTERPRISES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 2/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUSINESS, RENEW INSURANCE, MAKE MORTGAGE PAYMENTS; 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ; START DATE: 11/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: NONE ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS, PERFORM WEDDING ; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COSTOPOULOS ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING, TAXES, & PLANNING; START DATE: 1/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CPA PROVIDING ACCOUNTING, TAXES, AND PLANNING SERVICES, IN ADDITION TO POA SERVICES FOR FEDERAL & STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2004 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 195 S. W. 28th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974-5903Office #2: 901 Sw Martin Downs Blvd Ste 201, Palm City, FL 34990RIA
CRD#: 105644
OKEECHOBEE, FL
Current
March 30, 2004 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Office #1: 195 S W 28th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974Office #2: 901 Sw Martin Downs Blvd Ste 201, Palm City, FL 34990BD
CRD#: 10358
Okeechobee, FL
Past
May 7, 2003 - September 30, 2004
HOCHMAN & BAKER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105560
OKEECHOBEE, FL
Past
May 6, 2003 - September 15, 2004
HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT
Past
April 16, 2003 - May 15, 2003
CPA FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 44388
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past
June 12, 2002 - June 1, 2018
COPPERLEAFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141539
OKEECHOBEE, FL
Past
November 28, 2001 - May 15, 2003
CPA FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 44388
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past
September 18, 2001 - November 27, 2001
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(3/30/2004)
IAR
Florida(6/29/2004)
RR
Georgia(5/30/2013)
RR
North Carolina(6/1/2021)
IAR
Texas(11/21/2006)
RR
Texas(3/6/2012)
RR
West Virginia(5/16/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Okeechobee, FL 34974-5903TRUST BUT VERIFY
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