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Michael L. Lallathin

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Akron, OH 44333
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CRD#: 7353503
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Professional summary


Michael Lee Lallathin is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Akron, Ohio.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SECURITIES/FINANCIAL PLANNING BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT START DATE: 5/2021 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP OPEN ACCOUNTS, TAKE PHONE CALLS, HELP CLIENTS WHEN THEY NEED HELP, I HELP WITH THE 401K PLANS WE ARE ADVISORS ON, I RESEARCH STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDS FOR VICKI ELLINGER, AND HELP WITH FINANCIAL PLANNING/RETIREMENT PLANS THROUGH MONEYGUIDEPRO; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC - CRD# 120818; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 04/2022; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 1, 2022 - Present

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

Office #1: 3200 W Market St Suite 201, Akron, OH 44333
RIA
CRD#: 120818
Akron, OH
Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3200 W Market St Ste 300, Akron, OH 44333
RIA
CRD#: 105644
AKRON, OH
Current

February 15, 2022 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3200 W Market St Ste 300, Akron, OH 44333
BD
CRD#: 13572
Akron, OH
Past

March 18, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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".
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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
Colorado
(8/31/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/12/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/16/2022)
RR
Ohio
(3/18/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(4/1/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(1/23/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/7/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/17/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/15/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 105644Akron, OH 44333

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