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Michael J. Calvelli

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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CRD#: 1237708
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Professional summary


Michael J Calvelli, who also goes by Michael Joseph Calvelli, Michael Calvelli, Mike Calvelli, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Santa Rosa, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Santa Rosa, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Joseph Calvelli | Michael Calvelli | Mike Calvelli

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 06/2016, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 25 HR/WK 5/TRADING 2) FRIENDS HOUSE- A CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY, 684 BENICIA DR SANTA ROSA CA, 01/2015, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 5 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 3) OPEN TRAIL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, 111 SANTA ROSA AVENUE SUITE 330 SANTA ROSA CA, 05/2024, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 0 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 4) THE JULIA GARDNER GRANT FOUNDATION (IN FORMATION), 2151 SCHULTZ KENWOOD CA, 09/2024, BOARD MEMBER, CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, NIR, 2 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA, 111 Santa Rosa Avenue, Suite 330, Santa Rosa CA 95404, 12/2024, Protected Investors of America is a DBA only, Using a Trade Name / DBA, INV REL, 0 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

June 10, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 111 Santa Rosa Ave Suite 330, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Santa Rosa, CA
Current

June 10, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 111 Santa Rosa Ave Sutie 330, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
BD
CRD#: 39543
Santa Rosa, CA
Past

March 14, 2012 - July 22, 2016

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

RIA
CRD#: 6082
Santa Rosa, CA
Past

March 13, 2012 - July 22, 2016

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 6082
Santa Rosa, CA
Past

October 25, 2011 - February 29, 2012

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 5, 2008 - March 17, 2011

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 30, 2007 - January 24, 2008

J.P. MORGAN CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 28432
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 30, 2007 - January 24, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 14, 2004 - July 17, 2007

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 2, 2003 - July 17, 2007

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 12, 2003 - September 9, 2005

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 12, 2003 - September 9, 2005

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 17, 2002 - August 19, 2003

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SAN RAFAEL , CA
Past

March 19, 2001 - August 19, 2003

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 14, 1994 - February 28, 2001

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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".
CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(8/5/2016)
RR
Alaska
(6/10/2016)
RR
Arizona
(6/10/2016)
RR
Arkansas
(11/16/2017)
RR
California
(6/10/2016)
IAR
California
(6/10/2016)
RR
Colorado
(6/10/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(6/10/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/27/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2016)
RR
Georgia
(6/10/2016)
RR
Hawaii
(6/10/2016)
RR
Idaho
(6/10/2016)
RR
Illinois
(6/10/2016)
RR
Indiana
(6/10/2016)
RR
Iowa
(6/10/2016)
RR
Kansas
(8/18/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(7/24/2017)
RR
Maine
(6/10/2016)
RR
Maryland
(6/10/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/18/2016)
RR
Michigan
(6/10/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(7/21/2017)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2021)
RR
Montana
(9/16/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(6/10/2016)
RR
Nevada
(9/6/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/10/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(6/10/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(6/10/2016)
RR
New York
(6/10/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(6/13/2016)
RR
North Dakota
(2/29/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/24/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/10/2016)
RR
Oregon
(7/22/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/10/2016)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/3/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(4/12/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(6/10/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(12/19/2017)
RR
Texas
(6/10/2016)
IAR
Texas
(6/10/2016)
RR
Utah
(6/13/2016)
RR
Virginia
(6/10/2016)
RR
Washington
(6/10/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/10/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(7/21/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/25/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/09/2024
Cover Page
04/29/2024

Red Flags


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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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