Michael N. Lauer
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
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CRD#: 4652847
Professional summary
Michael Nathan Lauer, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Lauer, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Maple Grove, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Lauer
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 07/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE ; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 52231 W. GRINDSTONE ROAD SANDSTONE MN 55072; NATURE OF BUSINESS: STORAGE RENTAL; START DATE: 10/2018 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER ; APX HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 APX HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTING OUT STORAGE SPACE ; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PROWEALTH FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 11/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GRINDSTONE FINANCIAL, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT; START DATE: 02/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/EMPLOYEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES, BUSINESS EXPENSES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 101 Broadway Street West Suite 103, Maple Grove, MN 55369Office #2: 3800 American Blvd W Suite 1500, Bloomington, MN 55431RIA
CRD#: 105644
MAPLE GROVE, MN
Current
July 3, 2017 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3800 American Blvd W Suite 1500, Bloomington, MN 55431Office #2: 101 Broadway Street West Suite 103, Maple Grove, MN 55369BD
CRD#: 13572
Bloomington, MN
Past
July 10, 2017 - September 9, 2019
ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS
RIA
CRD#: 113074
Edina, MN
Past
July 6, 2017 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
July 1, 2013 - June 12, 2017
CAPSTONE ADVISORY GROUP LLC
RIA
CRD#: 153443
EDINA, MN
Past
August 13, 2010 - June 20, 2017
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Edina, MN
Past
June 3, 2005 - September 14, 2010
CAPITALQUEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7699
FOREST LAKE, MN
Past
November 5, 2003 - June 6, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
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
Colorado(5/21/2018)
RR
Florida(8/23/2017)
RR
Iowa(7/12/2022)
RR
Michigan(1/7/2020)
RR
Minnesota(7/3/2017)
IAR
Minnesota(6/29/2023)
RR
South Carolina(4/17/2025)
RR
South Dakota(8/18/2021)
RR
Tennessee(9/15/2022)
RR
Texas(8/23/2017)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(9/24/2025)
RR
Virginia(5/6/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(7/3/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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