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Michael V. Summers

INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP
York, PA 17403
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CRD#: 1303835
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Professional summary


Michael Vanzandt Summers, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP located in York, Pennsylvania and WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC. located in York, Pennsylvania.

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 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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SUMMERS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS, INVESTMENT RELATED, 105 LEADER HEIGHTS ROAD, SUITE 100, YORK, PA 17403, INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE, OWNER, 40HRS PER WEEK, ALL DURING TRADING. INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE SALES Investment Research Corp -- investment related, 105 Leader Heights Road, Suite 100, York, PA 17403, Investment Advisor, representative, October 2016, 1Hr per month, 1 hr per month Investment Advisor.

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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: 1988

Experience


Current

October 10, 2016 - Present

INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP

Office #1: 105 Leader Heights Road Suite 100, York, PA 17403
RIA
CRD#: 108208
York, PA
Current

January 16, 2008 - Present

WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

Office #1: 105 Leader Heights Road Suite 100, York, PA 17403
BD
CRD#: 37
York, PA
Past

October 11, 1984 - January 22, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
YORK, PA

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".
IR
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP | WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 108208 / SEC#: 801-8599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/1972 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
(1/2/2019)
RR
Colorado
(3/31/2021)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/4/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/9/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/21/2022)
RR
Maine
(7/28/2015)
RR
Maryland
(1/16/2008)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/23/2010)
RR
Minnesota
(3/31/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(1/16/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(2/9/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/7/2022)
RR
Ohio
(4/1/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/16/2008)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/10/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/16/2008)
RR
West Virginia
(1/7/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/10/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IR
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP | WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 108208 / SEC#: 801-8599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/1972 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1636 North Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 626-0634
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IRC BROCHURE (3/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts177
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 63,421,004

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Company Information


INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP

CRD#: 108208York, PA 17403

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