Michael D. Porter
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
HOUSTON, TX 77024
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CRD#: 5070255
Professional summary
Michael Darnell Porter, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Houston, Texas and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) TOTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 05/2021, DIRECTOR OF FIELD DEVELOPMENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 2) M D PORTER, PLLC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 10223 MARWOOD FALLS CT, HOUSTON, TX, 77070, TAX AND ACCOUNTING, STARTED 07/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CPA, MANAGER. OWNER, APX 20 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX PREPARATION AND MONTHLY ACCOUNTING SERVICES; 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 1/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRANS-LUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DORMANT LLC; START DATE: 12/2004; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SET UP INITIALLY BUT NEVER ENGAGED; MEMBER ONLY;
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: 2005
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 701 North Post Oak Rd Suite 320, Houston, TX 77024RIA
CRD#: 105644
HOUSTON, TX
Current
June 1, 2021 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 701 North Post Oak Rd Suite 320, Houston, TX 77024BD
CRD#: 10299
Houston, TX
Past
June 1, 2021 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 5, 2018 - June 3, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 22, 2018 - June 3, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past
October 19, 2015 - June 11, 2018
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
Spring, TX
Past
July 3, 2013 - October 6, 2015
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 3, 2013 - October 6, 2015
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 11, 2006 - July 3, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 11, 2006 - July 3, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 6, 2006 - May 9, 2006
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
WINNIE, TX
Past
February 6, 2006 - May 9, 2006
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
WINNIE, 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
Texas(6/1/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
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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