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Michael J. Jones

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PHOENIX, MD 21131
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CRD#: 6904457
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Jones Jr., who also goes by Michael J Jones, Michael Joseph Jones, Michael Jones, Mike Joseph Jones Jr., Mike Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Phoenix, Maryland and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Phoenix, Maryland.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael J Jones | Michael Joseph Jones | Michael Jones | Mike Joseph Jones Jr. | Mike Jones

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.
BLUEMOUNT FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: Back Office NATURE: -Tax Accounting-Book Keeping-Payroll Services-Financial Planning-Advisory Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 11/02/2023 ADDRESS: 1810 Bel Air Road, Suite 202, Fallston MD 21047, United States DESCRIPTION: -Updating client records and financial plans-Submitting client documentation-Taking notes during meetings-Working with clients on service requests-Answering the telephone MICHAEL J JONES, JR DBA SONIC SQUIRREL PRODUCTIONS POSITION: Video Editor NATURE: This entity solely offers video editing and music composition services for clients. No other services or duties are offered and/or available to be listed. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/10/2022 ADDRESS: 1309 Foxglove Square, Belcamp MD 21017, United States DESCRIPTION: -Quoting clients on pricing of services-Edit videos-Compose Music for background music in some videos-Render said projects-Deliver files to client via file sharing site/ google drive/ dropbox.

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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

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3312 Paper Mill Road Suite 101, Phoenix, MD 21131
RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHOENIX, MD
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3312 Paper Mill Road Suite 101, Phoenix, MD 21131
BD
CRD#: 13572
Phoenix, MD
Past

November 21, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
BELCAMP, MD
Past

November 21, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Phoenix, MD
Past

May 12, 2022 - October 11, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
ABINGDON, MD
Past

April 26, 2022 - October 9, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY
Past

June 7, 2018 - February 25, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

March 9, 2018 - February 25, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HUNT VALLEY, 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
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/6/2018
Uniform Combined 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#: 105644Phoenix, MD 21131

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