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Michael Stephen Dearden

CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS
CLEVELAND, OH
·CRD# 2546387·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Stephen Dearden is a registered financial advisor currently at CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS located in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONSCurrent·CRD# 105674
RIA
25825 Science Park Drive Suite 110, Cleveland, OH 44122
April 2, 2012 - Present

Past

CHESS FINANCIAL CORPPast·CRD# 106225
RIA
Beachwood, OH
January 2, 2008 - March 30, 2012
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 134139
RIA
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
March 28, 2005 - June 29, 2007
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.Past·CRD# 39543
BD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
March 19, 2001 - December 31, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.Past·CRD# 39543
RIA
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
April 11, 2001 - March 28, 2005
DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 24330
BD
Cincinnati, OH
February 16, 2001 - March 6, 2001
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
BD
New York, NY
May 3, 1999 - January 4, 2000
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 6635
BD
New York, NY
June 25, 1996 - May 3, 1999
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
November 23, 1994 - January 18, 1996
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
November 23, 1994 - January 18, 1996

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Current Firm

CC
CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS, LLC | PLIMSOLL MARK CAPITAL | HARTLAND & CO., LLC | HARTLAND & CO | CLS CONSULTING, LLC | CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS | CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC | CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS | CLEARSTEAD, HARTLAND & CO., LLC | CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/29/1988 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1100 Superior Ave East Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone Number

(216) 621-1090

# of Employees

280

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS LLC - 3.2026 (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,707

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$33,880,026,978

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2026Cover PageReport
11/19/2025Cover PageReport
11/27/2024Cover PageReport
01/10/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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".
CC
CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS, LLC | PLIMSOLL MARK CAPITAL | HARTLAND & CO., LLC | HARTLAND & CO | CLS CONSULTING, LLC | CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS | CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC | CLEARSTEAD; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS | CLEARSTEAD, HARTLAND & CO., LLC | CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/29/1988 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.
IAR
Ohio
(4/2/2012)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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