Michael J. Sise
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SALISBURY, MD 21804
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CRD#: 6189396
Professional summary
Michael J Sise, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Justin Sise, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Salisbury, Maryland and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Salisbury, Maryland.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Justin Sise
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: CFS INC., DBA COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 7/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRODUCING REP BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSET MANAGEMENT (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY, SALISBURY, MD, 21801, NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR, START DATE: 9/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 1, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: HOST, (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CFS INC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL ADVISORY FIRM ; START DATE: 07/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER / FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WITH CLIENTS AND GROWING THE BUSINESS THROUGH PROSPECTING (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: STEVENSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 123 N MAIN ST, BERLINE ST MD 21811 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH ; START DATE: 03/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCE CHAIR ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ORGANIZE AND LEAD MEETINGS TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL CONCERNS & CHALLENGES FACING THE CHURCH ; (5) N/A, INVESTMENT RELATED, 2009 PINE PREP RD, REISTERTOWN, MD, 21136, FAMILY TRUST, STARTED 07/2020, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER MONTH, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NAMED SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR UNCLES TRUST. (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SEASIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 12637 OCEAN GATEWAY A, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 09/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND MEETINGS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SCHOOL LEADERSHIP;
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: 2017
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 953 Mt Hermon Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804RIA
CRD#: 105644
SALISBURY, MD
Current
July 1, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 953 Mt Hermon Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804BD
CRD#: 10299
Salisbury, MD
Past
July 1, 2016 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
SALISBURY, MD
Past
September 30, 2013 - July 7, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
SALISBURY, MD
Past
August 5, 2013 - July 7, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
SALISBURY, MD
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
Alabama(11/26/2024)
RR
Arizona(4/24/2019)
RR
California(1/8/2018)
RR
Delaware(7/1/2016)
RR
District of Columbia(2/1/2022)
RR
Florida(7/1/2016)
RR
Georgia(11/7/2024)
RR
Maryland(7/1/2016)
IAR
Maryland(3/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(8/29/2025)
RR
Michigan(10/29/2025)
RR
Mississippi(3/28/2022)
RR
Missouri(6/4/2025)
RR
New York(3/9/2017)
RR
North Carolina(2/6/2020)
RR
Oregon(8/29/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/19/2021)
RR
South Carolina(4/24/2019)
RR
Tennessee(3/11/2025)
RR
Texas(11/8/2023)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Utah(8/29/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/1/2016)
RR
Washington(9/15/2017)
RR
West Virginia(1/18/2024)
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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