Michael Elliott Smith

Employer firm

Cetera Investment Advisers LLC CRD 105644

$257B regulatory AUM 24,019 advisory clients

Reported services (Item 5G)

• Financial planning
• Portfolio management (individuals)
• Portfolio management (institutions)
• Pension consulting
• Selection of other advisers
• Educational seminars

From the firm’s Form ADV. Read the guides:

• Item 5F — Regulatory AUM
• Item 5G — Advisory services
• Full firm profile

Current Employers

Employment History

• 06/2024 → Present
  Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, Llc
  Mt. Arlington, NJ
• 05/2023 → 05/2024
  Northwestern Mutual
  Florham Park, NJ
• 08/2014 → 05/2024
  Full-Time Education
  Montclair, NJ
• 01/2019 → 08/2023
  Cafe Metro
  Denville, NJ
• 09/2024 → 09/2025
  Avantax Investment Services Inc
  Mt. Arlington, NJ
• 09/2024 → 09/2025
  Avantax Advisory Services
  Mt. Arlington, NJ
• 09/2024 → 09/2025
  Avantax Insurance Services
  Mt. Arlington, NJ
• 03/2020 → 06/2020
  Target
  Rockaway Township, NJ
• 09/2025 → Present
  Cetera Wealth Services, Llc
  Mount Arlington, NJ
• 09/2025 → Present
  Cetera Investment Advisers Llc
  Schaumburg, IL

Previous Registrations

• 2025-01-02 → 2025-09-05
  Avantax Advisory Services
  Mt. Arlington, NJ
  Dallas, TX

Other Businesses

1) NISIVOCCIA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Wealth Management Assistant NATURE: ?Having tax professionals and certified public accountants as part of our team means providing tax-smart financial advice is a seamless experience. Tax-planning is never an afterthought. Consistency Our process-driven approach and guiding principles for decision making ensure that clients have the same experience while receiving advice tailored for their specific situation. Independent, Unbiased Advisory Services As an independent wealth management firm, we have the flexibility to offer solutions rather than products that we are required or incentivized to sell. This allows us to offer the best investment options for our client's unique situation. Collaborative Team Approach To Advisory When you work with Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, you have a team of professionals supporting your investment strategy. Working with a team, rather than just one advisor, benefits you with the ability to leverage the collective wisdom and expertise of the group. Understanding Your Needs Investing is more than just about numbers. We take the time to understand who you are as a person, who your family is and your multi-faceted personal and financial goals. Direct & Informative Communication We are real people, giving real advice. We cut through the jargon, have the hard conversations and make sure you clearly understand your options. If you don't "get it" we haven't done our job.? INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 128 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 128 START DATE: 06/17/2024 ADDRESS: 200 Valley Road, Suite 300, Mt. Arlington NJ 07856 DESCRIPTION: - handle client related requests and account service inquiries- work with client and advisors to complete custodian-specific and firm-specific paperwork needed to open and maintain accounts- generate reports and other deliverables for both client facing and back-office needs- answer phones and respond to emails and other correspondence-coordination of client review meetings and appointments, including all pre and post meeting work

Exams

• S66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination
  2024-12-30

Other Names

• Michael Smith
• Michael E Smith