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Michael Dean Dear

Advisor at Cetera — Cement City, MI E. Chicago Road

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

8 years

Location

Cement City, MI 49233

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Michael Dear is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Taxfyle, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Dear is also the owner of Dear Financial & Tax Solutions, offering accounting and investment-related services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Cement City, MI E. Chicago Road

18875 E. Chicago Road, Suite 2

Cement City MI 49233

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Taxfyle

2020 - Present • 6 years

Coral Gables, FL

Avantax Advisory Services

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Cement City, MI

Dear Financial & Tax Solutions

2019 - Present • 7 years

Cement City, MI

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Cement City, MI

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Cement City, MI

HD Vest Insurance Agency, LLC

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Irving, TX

Goldsmith & Associates

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Jackson, MI

Unemployed

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Cement City, MI

GLP & Associates

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Farmington Hills, MI

H & R Block

2013 - 2017 • 4 years

Jackson, MI

Soto & Dear Investments LLC

2012 - 2020 • 8 years

Cement City, MI

Disclosures

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ChFC®

Spring Arbor, MI

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CFP®, Series 65

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Series 65

Spring Arbor, MI

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Kirk H

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Spring Arbor, MI

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