Michael S. Dearden

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO.; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

BEACHWOOD, OH 44122

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CRD#: 2546387

Professional summary

Michael Stephen Dearden is a registered financial advisor currently at CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS located in Beachwood, 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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 2, 2012 - Present

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Office #1: 25825 Science Park Drive Suite 100, Beachwood, OH 44122

RIA

CRD#: 105674

BEACHWOOD, OH

Past

January 2, 2008 - March 30, 2012

CHESS FINANCIAL CORP

RIA

CRD#: 106225

BEACHWOOD, OH

Past

March 28, 2005 - June 29, 2007

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

Past

April 11, 2001 - March 28, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39543

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

Past

March 19, 2001 - December 31, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

Past

February 16, 2001 - March 6, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 24330

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

May 3, 1999 - January 4, 2000

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 25, 1996 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 23, 1994 - January 18, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 5181

BOSTON, MA

Past

November 23, 1994 - January 18, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/1988 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Ohio
(4/2/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/27/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/22/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/1988 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1100 Superior Ave East Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44114

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 621-1090

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

223

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLEARSTEAD FORM ADV PART 2A - PRIVATE CLIENT - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

ADV PART 2A - CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS LLC - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

CLEARSTEAD FORM ADV PART 2A - INSTITUTIONAL CLIENT - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,144
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 24,294,182,322

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/19/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Michael S. Dearden

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CHESS FINANCIAL CORP

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/27/2004

Series 6

Date: 11/22/1994

Current Firm

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

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