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Michael J. Mella
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Savannah, GA
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CRD#: 1295629
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Professional summary
Michael John Mella is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Savannah, Georgia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Savannah, Georgia.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) MELLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, SAVANNAH GA 3141, 02/2010, OWNER, DBA, INV REL, 100 HR/MO 100 HR/MO TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 12/2022, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO 40 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 12, 2022 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Savannah, GA
Current
December 9, 2022 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
SAVANNAH, GA
Past
June 30, 2014 - June 1, 2023
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13905
SAVANNAH, GA
Past
February 23, 2010 - December 9, 2022
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 13905
SAVANNAH, GA
Past
October 14, 1994 - March 4, 2010
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 463
DARIEN, CT
Past
October 19, 1990 - March 4, 2010
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
BD
CRD#: 463
DARIEN, CT
Past
January 16, 1990 - October 26, 1990
MINOTAUR SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 23129
Past
September 19, 1988 - January 16, 1990
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19924
Past
December 24, 1986 - October 3, 1988
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Past
October 1, 1986 - October 10, 1988
TURCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18037
Past
July 11, 1986 - December 24, 1986
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL ADVISORS JAPAN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11176
Past
August 24, 1984 - October 3, 1986
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6320
Past
August 14, 1984 - October 8, 1986
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(12/9/2022)
RR
Connecticut(12/9/2022)
RR
Florida(12/9/2022)
RR
Georgia(12/9/2022)
IAR
Georgia(12/12/2022)
RR
New Jersey(12/9/2022)
RR
New York(12/9/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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