Cetera Investment Advisers
34yrs
Top 10% by experience nationwide
37yrs
Michael Parente
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
Michael Parente is a financial advisor in Milford, Massachusetts, with 37 years in the industry. After six years at Cantella & CO., Michael joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2024, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
At a glance
Experience37 years (since 1989)
How that compares ?Top advisor by experience in Milford
Office20 North St 2nd Floor, Milford, MA 01757
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$306,089
Advisors at the firm10,452
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cetera Investment Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2024 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 2003 – 2009Cantella & CO., Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for Michael Parente. Michael works from the Milford, MA office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1989, about 37 years. Top advisor by experience in Milford.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Michael paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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