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Michelle K. Kuhtenia
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GALENA, OH
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CRD#: 6538720
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Professional summary
Michelle K Kuhtenia is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Galena, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Galena, Ohio.
Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Michelle has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Destination Delaware County Ohio Board of Trustees 34 Sandusky Street Delaware OH 43015 Board Position/Officer Other 7/18/2019 2hrs~2hrs~I was asked to fill a vacant board position as a representative of the Sunbury/Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce since I am a member in good standing of said Chamber. 2) Destination Delaware County Ohio Board of Trustees 34 Sandusky Street Delaware OH 43015 Board Position/Officer Other~1/1/2020~4hrs~4hrs I was nominated and approved to become the DDC Board of Trustees Treasurer effective for the 2020 calendar year. The Treasurer does have oversight over the financial transactions of the DDC Ohio visitor's bureau and has check signing authority. 3) SUNBURY BIG WALNUT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Board member; I will be a general Board member of the Sunbury Big Walnut Area Chamber Board of Directors; NIR; HRS 6; HRS 4; 02/25/2021; 39 E. Granville Street, Sunbury OH 43074; providing general input regarding Chamber related activities- member of the Activities committee responsible for coordinating various Board sponsored events . 4) CLEARGUIDE FINANCIAL & TAX SERVICES; Owner; Tax preparation; NIR; HRS 160; HRS 80; 02/01/2015; 2745 Pointewood Loop, Galena OH 43021; Tax preparation and tax planning services and very small amount of bookkeeping services 5) SUNBURY BIG WALNUT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Board Member and Treasurer; I will be a Board member and officer of the Sunbury Big Walnut Area Chamber Board of Directors. Responsibilities include being a member of the Executive Committee (Board officers),providing general input regarding Chamber related activities and events overseen by the Board as well as oversight as to the financial activities and financial records of the Chamber. The Executive Director of the Chamber is responsible for day to day financial activities including making deposits and paying bills; NIR; HRS 5; HRS 5; 01/01/2023; 2745 Pointewood Loop, Galena OH 43021; The Treasurer will have general oversight over Chamber financial records, work with the Executive Director on developing an annual budget and be responsible for presenting monthly financial reports in the monthly Board meetings. As Treasurer I will also assist the Executive Director as needed inorganizing and submitting financial information required for any tax filings. The Chamber has bank checking and savings accounts along with a couple of pre-existing bank CD accounts. 6) UNITED PENTECOSTAL FOUNDATION POSITION: Board member NATURE: I have been nominated and approved to fill an open Board of Directors position/seat effective January 1, 2023. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: 36 Research Park Court, Weldon Spring MO 63304, United States DESCRIPTION: General Board member of the United Pentecostal Foundation (UPF), a 509 (a)(3) public charity and supporting organization to the United Pentecostal Church Int'l, a 501(c)3 organization (UPCI). Duties of the UPF Board include oversight of the activities of the UPF- established to facilitate and provide for receipt, administration, management and investment of assets donated for benefit/support, etc. of the UPCI and its affiliated divisions, departments, agencies, etc. 7) CASA FRIEDE LLC POSITION: Sole Owner &Managing Member NATURE: Personal/Family LLC formed for the purpose of holding out of state vacation home. Home sold several years ago, LLC does not hold any other properties or assets and has no business or other financial activity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/14/2017 ADDRESS: Attn: Michelle Kuhtenia, 2745 Pointewood Loop, Galena OH 43021, United States DESCRIPTION: Single member LLC formed effective 6/14/17 to hold our personal vacation home which was subsequently sold.I (Michelle Kuhtenia) am the sole member of the LLC. The state registration of the LLC is maintained, but no activity otherwise.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
GALENA, OH
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
Galena, OH
Past
November 25, 2016 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Galena, OH
Past
September 29, 2015 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Galena, OH
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
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
IAR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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