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Michael S. Carlson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46234
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CRD#: 5884641
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Professional summary
Michael Scott Carlson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CARLSON WEALTH ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: 6119 US HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA START DATE: JANUARY 1, 2012 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 HOURS APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 50 HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR (2)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 04/2020 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2017
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 9201 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46234RIA
CRD#: 105644
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Current
February 25, 2011 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6119 Us Highway 31 S, Indianapolis, IN 46227BD
CRD#: 13572
Indianapolis, IN
Past
June 1, 2012 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
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
Arizona(9/28/2016)
RR
Arkansas(1/3/2023)
RR
California(1/3/2023)
RR
Florida(9/2/2021)
RR
Georgia(7/12/2024)
RR
Idaho(1/3/2023)
RR
Illinois(8/10/2022)
RR
Indiana(4/8/2011)
IAR
Indiana(6/29/2023)
RR
Kentucky(5/10/2022)
RR
Michigan(1/3/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/5/2016)
RR
North Carolina(1/3/2023)
RR
Ohio(9/7/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina(1/3/2023)
RR
Texas(7/17/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/31/2023)
RR
Utah(9/6/2018)
RR
Virginia(5/16/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(2/16/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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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