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Michael Garret Schutza

Advisor at Cetera — Benton, LA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

6 years

Location

Benton, LA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,123 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Michael Schutza is a Series 66-licensed financial professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and as an independent broker. Outside of his advisory role, Schutza is involved with a dental lab business where he reviews and oversees financial office records. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, providing advisors with access to both affiliated and third-party investment models.

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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Benton, LA

Benton LA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

6 years of industry experience

Michael Schutza

2026 - Present • 1 year

Benton, LA

Cetera

2024 - Present • 2 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera ADVISORS LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

St. Cloud, MN

Mml Investors Services Llc

2020 - 2023 • 3 years

Shreveport, LA

MassMutual Life Insurance co

2018 - 2023 • 5 years

Shreveport, LA

Independent Broker

2012 - 2018 • 6 years

Shreveport, LA

CDS Dental Studio Inc

1998 - Present • 28 years

Bossier City, LA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Bossier City, LA

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General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Brett J

Series 65

Benton, LA

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Wealth management General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting
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Caleb J

Series 65

Benton, LA

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Wealth management General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting
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Nancy N

Series 65

Bossier City, LA

Tucker Asset Management LLC

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Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Micah T

Series 65

Bossier City, LA

Exodus Wealth, LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Kenneth W

Series 66

Bossier City, LA

Exodus Wealth, LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy
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