Michael P. Gurzi

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Lafayette, LA 70508

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CRD#: 4498434

Professional summary

Michael Phillip Gurzi, who also goes by Michael P. Gurzi, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael P. Gurzi

Other business activities

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1. CANAM WEALTH ADVISORS LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1201 CAMEILA BLVD SUITE 209, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508; NAME OF DBA; PRESIDENT; STARTED 10/28/2016; APX 160 HOURS/MONTH ALL DURING TRADING; NAME OF DBA 2. LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, NON-PROFIT, 1919 ERASTE LANDRY LAFAYETT, LA, AQUATICS DIRECTOR, 2009, 32 HRS/MO, 0 DURING TRADING, DEVELOP NEW SWIMMING ACTIVITIES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1201 Camellia Blvd Ste 209, Lafayette, LA 70508

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Lafayette, LA

Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1201 Camellia Blvd Ste 209, Lafayette, LA 70508

CRD#: 13572

Lafayette, LA

Past

March 22, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

September 30, 2015 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA

CRD#: 109485

Lafayette, LA

Past

September 30, 2015 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34643

Lafayette, LA

Past

April 7, 2010 - October 30, 2015

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

June 2, 2006 - October 30, 2015

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

July 1, 2005 - June 6, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

April 18, 2005 - June 6, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

December 15, 2003 - March 2, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

September 26, 2002 - October 27, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 26, 2002 - October 27, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

May 16, 2002 - August 22, 2002

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 2, 2002 - May 2, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 2, 2002 - May 2, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

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

Louisiana
(9/20/2019)

IAR

Louisiana
(6/29/2023)

Texas
(9/20/2019)

IAR

Texas
(6/29/2023)

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: 6/30/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/1/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/1/2002

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 P. Gurzi

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Phillip Gurzi's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/30/2005

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/1/2004

Series 6

Date: 4/1/2002

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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