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Michael R. Schwartz

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WOODBURY, MN
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CRD#: 5557300
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Professional summary


Michael Richard Schwartz is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Woodbury, Minnesota and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Woodbury, 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 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: 5/2019 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, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG TERM CARE AND MEDICAL/GROUP; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADVISORNET FINANCIAL, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 5/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE ; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EASTWOOD WAYNE, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 6164 OAKWOOD ROAD, WOODBURY, MN 55125 NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRANSPORTATION START DATE: 3/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COORDINATES TRANSPORATION AND HOTELS FOR GROUPS ; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EASTWOOD FINANCIAL LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / FINANCIAL ADVISOR START DATE: 01/2020 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISORY, RETIREMENT PLANS, VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS ; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ; START DATE: 04/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

RIA
CRD#: 105644
WOODBURY, MN
Current

May 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WOODBURY, MN
Past

May 20, 2019 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 29, 2017 - May 17, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
Past

November 29, 2017 - May 17, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
Past

December 23, 2015 - November 29, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
white bear lake, MN
Past

December 23, 2015 - November 29, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
white bear lake, MN
Past

January 17, 2014 - January 4, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
LAKE ELMO, MN
Past

July 1, 2008 - January 4, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
LAKE ELMO, MN

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
California
(5/20/2019)
RR
Colorado
(5/27/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(5/20/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(5/20/2019)
IAR
Minnesota
(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(8/8/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/3/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Woodbury, MN

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