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Michael J. Giesing

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Quincy, IL 62301
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CRD#: 2428739
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Professional summary


Michael John Giesing, who also goes by Michael John Glesing, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Quincy, Illinois and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Quincy, Illinois.

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 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Michael John Glesing

Other business activities


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1. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 4/2016 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 45 HR/WK - 30/TRADING 2. HEARTLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, 1022 MAINE, QUINCY, IL, 2/1994 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 3/MO - 3/TRADING. 3. ENCOMPASS LIFE AND WEALTH STRATEGIES, Quincy IL 62301, 02/1994, AGENT, INDEPENDANT INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING INSURANCE PRODUCTS, INV-REL., 3 HR/MO - 3 HR/MO TRADING 4. CHEERFUL HOME, 315 S. 5th St., Quincy IL 62301, United States, 11/10/2025, W2 Employee, Child Daycare Center, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael John Giesing's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 15, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1200 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL 62301
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Quincy, IL
Current

April 15, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1200 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL 62301
BD
CRD#: 39543
Quincy, IL
Past

July 17, 2015 - April 28, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
QUINCY, IL
Past

September 4, 2009 - April 28, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
QUINCY, IL
Past

March 23, 2009 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
QUINCY, IL
Past

November 4, 2008 - March 20, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
QUINCY, IL
Past

March 6, 1996 - November 3, 2008

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
QUINCY, IL
Past

January 19, 1994 - December 16, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA

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
Arizona
(4/15/2016)
RR
Arkansas
(6/24/2024)
RR
Colorado
(4/15/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/24/2024)
RR
Illinois
(4/15/2016)
IAR
Illinois
(4/15/2016)
RR
Indiana
(7/20/2018)
RR
Iowa
(4/15/2016)
RR
Kansas
(8/10/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(4/15/2016)
RR
Missouri
(4/15/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(6/12/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2019)
RR
Virginia
(7/20/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 3/4/2011
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
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
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

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139Quincy, IL 62301

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