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Michael S. Tepastte
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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CRD#: 7454936
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Michael Scott TepastteCETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
Professional summary
Michael Scott Tepastte, who also goes by Michael S Tepastte, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
At a Glance
Always Fiduciary
Aliases
Michael S Tepastte
Other business activities
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1) THE CRIME VICTIM FOUNDATION; Secretary/Treasurer; Organization provides last resort assistance to victims of crime; NIR; HRS 1; HRS 1; 03/08/2021; Grand Rapids MI 49504; I approve invoices and expenditure to be paid by the bookkeeper. I review bank statements and a financial accounting each quarter 2) BRICKLEY DELONG, P.C.; Partner; Brickley DeLong is a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm; IR; HRS 200; HRS 130; 06/01/2019; Grand Rapids MI 49504; Position in firm requires participation in firm mission and goal setting for the organization. Member of One Firm, Business Development - professional services niche, Tax committees. Lead Grand Rapids, MI office taking over from retiring partners. Duties oversee office personnel and ensure office activities are in line with firm vision. Partner that oversees a book of client business and perform accounting, tax, attest, and tax advisory services. Limited to only signing tax returns. I will provide investment guidance and products to clients. 3) JOHN M. LEESE IRREVOCABLE TRUST; Trustee; This is an Irrevocable Trust. The trust is not funded. I will be funded over the grantor's lifetime. It holds only a $1.5 million face term life insurance policy; NIR; HRS 1; HRS 0; 02/12/2020; Grand Rapids MI 49504; There are currently no trustee related activities other than coordinating payment of the life insurance premium by the grantor. 4) LEESE FAMILY TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: This is an Irrevocable Trust. The trust is not funded. I will be funded over the grantor's lifetime. It holds only a $1.5million face term life insurance policy. There are no other assets. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/12/2020 ADDRESS: 678 Front Ave. NW, Suite 230, Grand Rapids MI 49504, United States DESCRIPTION: There are currently no trustee related activities other than coordinating payment of the life insurance premium by the grantor. Powers of Trustee as defined by the trust are:1) Common management. To hold manage, invest and account for any separate trust in one or more consolidated funds, in whole or in part, as the trustee deems advisable.2) Certificate of Trust Existence and Authority. In addition to any certificate authorized by law, the trustee may, at anytime, record, file, or deliver a certificate with or to any clerk, register of deeds, transfer agent, or other similar agency or office or to any person dealing with the Trustee.3) Insurance policies. The trustee is vested with Grantor's right, title, interest, and incidents of ownership in any life insurance policies on Grantor's life which are now or hereafter transferred to the trustee. The trustee may exercise as absolute owner all the options, benefits, rights, and privileges under such policies, including the right to borrow cash values and to pledge such policies for loans. The trustee is under no duty to pay premiums or any other charges that may become due and payable under such policies or to make certain that such premiums are paid by Grantor or others or to notify any persons of the non-payment of such premiums.4) Accountings. The trustee's duties to inform and account to the beneficiaries shall be governed by the following rules: Prior to the Grantor's death, the trustee shall inform and account to Grantor regarding the trust and its administration. After Grantor's death, the trustee shall inform and account to the then living interested trust beneficiaries who are 25years of age or older regarding the trust and its administration.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 29, 2026 - Present
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
Office #1: 678 Front Ave. Nw Suite 230, Grand Rapids, MI 49504RIA
CRD#: 129625
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
November 30, 2021 - September 29, 2026
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106237
Grand Rapids, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
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IAR
Michigan(9/29/2026)
Exams
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State Security Law Exam
Current Firm
CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 498-8898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
78
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,107 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,164,758,846 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | ||
| 11/24/2025 | ||
| 08/08/2024 | ||
| 11/27/2023 |
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Company Information
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
CRD#: 129625Grand Rapids, MI 49504TRUST BUT VERIFY
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