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Michael L. Knell
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Mansfield,, OH 44902
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CRD#: 1861119
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Professional summary
Michael Lee Knell is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Mansfield,, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Mansfield, Ohio.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. ESB WEALTH & INVESTMENTS LLC, 111 Park Ave. East, Mansfield OH 44902, United States, 07/2023, W2 Employee, DBA Name, INV REL, 5 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 02/15/2023 3. ESB WEALTH & INVESTMENTS LLC, 111 Park Avenue E, Mansfield OH 44902, United States, 01/2023, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 10 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 15, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 111 Park Ave. East, Mansfield,, OH 44902Office #2: 2511 Marion Mt. Gilead Rd. East, Marion, OH 43302RIA
CRD#: 134139
Mansfield,, OH
Current
February 15, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 111 Park Ave E, Mansfield, OH 44901BD
CRD#: 39543
Mansfield, OH
Past
November 29, 2018 - February 15, 2023
INVICTA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 298868
Mansfield, OH
Past
November 15, 2018 - February 15, 2023
INVICTA CAPITAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 288101
Mansfield, OH
Past
February 3, 2016 - November 29, 2018
TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106015
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
February 2, 2016 - November 29, 2018
TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18312
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
April 8, 2015 - February 1, 2016
SSN ADVISORY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 126090
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
November 19, 2012 - February 1, 2016
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
June 12, 2012 - December 16, 2015
ESB WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 154889
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
February 15, 2000 - December 14, 2012
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
July 22, 1997 - December 14, 2012
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
MANSFIELD, OH
Past
September 8, 1994 - July 23, 1997
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past
November 21, 1988 - September 7, 1994
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 21, 1988 - September 7, 1994
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
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
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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
Florida(2/16/2023)
RR
Kentucky(2/15/2023)
RR
Ohio(2/15/2023)
IAR
Ohio(2/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/16/2023)
RR
South Carolina(2/17/2023)
Exams
State Security Law 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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