Michael J. Townsend

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

MINNETONKA, MN 55305

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CRD#: 5480113

Professional summary

Michael John Townsend, who also goes by Michael Townsend, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Townsend

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

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: 03/2018 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: ADVISORNET FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 02/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECRUITING REPS AND ADVISORS

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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: 110 Cheshire Lane Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MINNETONKA, MN

Current

March 15, 2018 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 110 Cheshire Lane Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305

CRD#: 13572

Minnetonka, MN

Past

March 15, 2018 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

November 7, 2016 - February 16, 2018

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133358

Minneapolis, MN

Past

October 6, 2016 - February 16, 2018

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 14, 2011 - October 18, 2016

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 612

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN

Past

April 28, 2008 - July 2, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

March 20, 2008 - July 2, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

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Minnesota
(3/15/2018)

IAR

Minnesota
(6/29/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/19/2008

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: 3/19/2008

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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Michael J. Townsend

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael John Townsend's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/19/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/19/2008

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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