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Criminal Charges Entered Against Michael Duchouquette

Michael Duchouquette (CRD #: 3042708), a broker registered with Cetera Wealth Services, is the subject of pending criminal charges, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 19, 2025. Investors may have also worked with him through Cetera Investment Advisers. Read on for more details.

Criminal Charges

On April 22, 2025, three charges of securing execution of document by deception were entered against Michael Duchouquette, as well as an additional criminal charge. All four charges are currently pending.

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Background Information

Michael Duchouquette has passed the following exams:

  • Securities Trader Exam – Series 57TO
  • Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
  • Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam – Series 55
  • General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
  • Uniform Combined State Law Examination – Series 66

Michael Duchouquette is a registered broker in 16 states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in Texas.

He has also worked for the following firms:

  • Cetera Advisor Networks (CRD#:13572)
  • Tower Square Securities (CRD#:833)
  • WS Griffith Securities (CRD#:10410)
  • Schneider Securities (CRD#:16434) 

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