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Michael A. Volini

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
MANALAPAN, NJ
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CRD#: 5693453
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony Volini, who also goes by Michael Anthony Mertzel, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Anthony Mertzel

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: 8/2009 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VOLINI WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDE INSURANCE OPTIONS START DATE: 3/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES DBA; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAV CONSULTING GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT; START DATE: 1/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 4, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
MANALAPAN, NJ
Current

June 3, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

March 5, 2020 - June 7, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

March 3, 2020 - June 7, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Staten Island, NY
Past

October 12, 2016 - March 4, 2020

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

January 15, 2016 - March 4, 2020

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

September 17, 2013 - January 19, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

March 28, 2012 - September 9, 2013

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

October 25, 2011 - December 20, 2011

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13366
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

August 27, 2009 - November 12, 2009

MERCER CAPITAL LTD.

BD
CRD#: 104012
NEW YORK, NY

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
Florida
(6/28/2024)
RR
Georgia
(6/6/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(6/4/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/13/2024)
RR
New York
(6/6/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/4/2024)
RR
Texas
(6/4/2024)
IAR
Texas
(6/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/11/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Manalapan, NJ

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