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John Edward Cress IV

John E. Cress

MADISON PARTNERS
Manitowoc, WI 54220
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CRD#: 1029139
John Edward Cress IV

Professional summary


John Edward Cress IV, CFP®, who also goes by John E Cress, John Edward Cress, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON PARTNERS located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Investment Planning
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John E Cress | John Edward Cress

Other business activities


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John Cress LLC; Not investment related; 901 York St, Manitowoc, WI. 54220; LLC managing residual, intangible assets (web domains, copyrights, intellectual property) and recurring expenses from prior business sale; Managing Member; 1/1/2025 Start Date; 1 hour per month; LLC managing residual, intangible assets (web domains, copyrights, intellectual property) and recurring expenses from prior business sale

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1985

Experience


Current

May 1, 2024 - Present

MADISON PARTNERS

Office #1: 901 York St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
RIA
CRD#: 305824
Manitowoc, WI
Past

June 11, 2007 - December 4, 2024

PRACTICAL PORTFOLIOS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144213
MANITOWOC, WI
Past

May 24, 1998 - June 27, 2007

ACCESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109006
MANITOWOC, WI
Past

August 30, 1996 - February 23, 1999

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

August 18, 1988 - February 23, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

June 18, 1984 - August 23, 1988

CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13747
Past

September 16, 1983 - May 1, 1984

CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13747
Past

January 26, 1982 - September 6, 1983

IRG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4182

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MP
MADISON PARTNERS
MADISON PARTNERS | MADISON WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | MADISON PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 305824 / SEC#: 801-118168

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/2/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MP
MADISON PARTNERS
MADISON PARTNERS | MADISON WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | MADISON PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 305824 / SEC#: 801-118168

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1502 W Broadway Suite 301, Madison, WI 53713
Mailing Address
Phone number
(608) 210-1021
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON PARTNERS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (12/20/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,094,186,882

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Company Information


MADISON PARTNERS

CRD#: 305824Manitowoc, WI 54220

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