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Michael G. Schutza
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BENTON, LA
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CRD#: 7256953
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Professional summary
Michael Garret Schutza, who also goes by Michael G. Schutza, Michael Schutza, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Benton, Louisiana and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael G. Schutza | Michael Schutza
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: 08/2007; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, & FIXED ANNUITIES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TOTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 7/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES & SALE & SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE; 3 NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CDS DENTAL STUDIO INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1550 NORTHGATE RD, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DENTAL LAB; START DATE: 1/1998 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EMPLOYEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW AND OVERSEE FINANCIAL OFFICE RECORDS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GIG WORKER SOLUTIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REFERRALS; START DATE : 09/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REFER SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS TO GIG WORKER SOLUTIONS FOR SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 701 North Post Oak Rd Suite 320, Houston, TX 77024RIA
CRD#: 105644
BENTON, LA
Current
July 24, 2023 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 701 North Post Oak Rd Suite 320, Houston, TX 77024BD
CRD#: 10299
Houston, TX
Past
July 24, 2023 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
BENTON, LA
Past
November 23, 2021 - August 2, 2023
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past
July 2, 2020 - August 2, 2023
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SHREVEPORT, LA
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(7/24/2023)
RR
California(3/13/2024)
RR
Florida(7/24/2023)
RR
Louisiana(7/24/2023)
IAR
Louisiana(3/21/2024)
RR
New York(7/24/2023)
RR
Texas(7/24/2023)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/2/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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