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Michael W Mccrain

Advisor at Cetera — East Setauket, NY Main Street

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

31 years

Location

East Setauket, NY 11733

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,115 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Michael Mccrain is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through the McCrain Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

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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East Setauket, NY Main Street

194 Main Street

East Setauket NY 11733

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

East Setauket, NY

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

S & P Financial

2024 - Present • 2 years

Bohemia, NY

Mccrain Group

2007 - Present • 19 years

Bohemia, NY

Avantax Advisory services

2005 - 2025 • 20 years

East Setauket, NY

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2002 - 2025 • 23 years

East Setauket, NY

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2002 - 2025 • 23 years

Bohemia, NY

The Equitable Life Assurance Society Of The United States

1995 - Present • 31 years

Lake Success, NY

Eq Financial Consultants, Inc.

1995 - Present • 31 years

Lake Success, NY

Michael Mccrain, Cpa

1989 - Present • 37 years

Islandia, NY

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Series 65

Westport, CT

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies

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Series 66

Port Jefferson Station, NY

CAMBA Capital, LLC

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Wealth management Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Financial Professional Parents
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Daniel S

Series 65

Shirley, NY

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General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner
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Gina G

Series 65

Dix Hills, NY

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Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Christopher W

Series 65

Commack, NY

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Passive / index investing ESG / Sustainable investing
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