John L. Grillo
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
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CRD#: 2643787
Professional summary
John Lino Grillo, CFP®, who also goes by John L Grillo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Carrollton, Georgia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Carrollton, Georgia.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John L Grillo
Other business activities
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1)COMPASS TAX LLC, 205 LEE ST, CARROLLTON, GA, 9/2016 AS OWNER/CPA. INV REL - 5 HR/WK - 5/TRADING. 2)GRILLO & ASSOCIATES, 205 LEE ST, CARROLLTON, GA, 10/1995 AS OWNER/INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 5 HR/WK - 5/TRADING. 3)COMPASS DEVELOPMENT, 205 LEE ST, CARROLLTON, GA 6/07 AS REAL ESTATE OWNER. NOT INVEST RELATED. DEVOTES 1 HR/MNTH 0/TRADE. 4)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 30 HR/WK - 30/TRADING. 05/01/08. 5)TANNER MEDICAL CENTER 523 DIXIE STREET CARROLLTON, GA 08/19/2011 HEAD OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 1 HR/MNTH. 1 HR DURING TRADING. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. 6)KARMA CAT LLC, 205 LEE STREET, CARROLLTON, GA 30117. BEGAN 4/30/2014 AS PARTNER, OWNER OF CHARTER BOAT. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 100 HOURS/YEAR, NONE DURING TRADING. 7. HEALTHCARE POA FOR R & J V. 4051 N 155TH DRIVE, GOODYEAR, AZ, 07/2018. NIR-0/WK-0/TRADING. 8) ATLANTA NEUROSCIENCE FOUNDATION, 3200 DOWNWOOD CIRCLE, STE 550, ATLANTA, GA, BOARD MEMBER OF NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, 1 HR/MO- 1/TRADING HR. 9) GMS PLANNING LLC, 205 LEE STREET, CARROLLTON, GA, PARTNERSHIP, 08/02/21, NIR, 1 HR/MO- 1/TRADING HR.Created for tax purposes. Will transfer compensation received as an individual from CIR to GMS Planning, LLC. The partnership will pay office expenses/salary expenses for our staff/office
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1998
Experience
Current
May 1, 2008 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 205 Lee St, Carrollton, GA 30117RIA
CRD#: 134139
CARROLLTON, GA
Current
May 1, 2008 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 205 Lee St, Carrollton, GA 30117BD
CRD#: 39543
Carrollton, GA
Past
October 31, 2003 - May 7, 2008
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110826
CARROLLTON, GA
Past
September 1, 1995 - May 7, 2008
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
CARROLLTON, GA
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
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
Alabama(5/1/2008)
RR
Arizona(5/1/2008)
RR
Arkansas(7/24/2020)
RR
California(9/25/2019)
RR
Colorado(4/11/2013)
RR
Connecticut(5/1/2008)
IAR
Connecticut(9/17/2025)
RR
Florida(5/1/2008)
RR
Georgia(5/1/2008)
IAR
Georgia(5/1/2008)
RR
Illinois(5/11/2009)
RR
Indiana(12/11/2024)
RR
Kansas(7/13/2023)
RR
Kentucky(9/29/2023)
RR
Maine(6/8/2016)
RR
Maryland(4/30/2015)
RR
Michigan(1/22/2020)
RR
Minnesota(1/3/2020)
RR
Mississippi(12/2/2013)
RR
Nebraska(6/13/2024)
RR
New Jersey(5/3/2023)
RR
New York(5/1/2008)
RR
North Carolina(5/1/2008)
RR
Ohio(1/2/2020)
RR
Oregon(6/15/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/1/2008)
RR
South Carolina(5/1/2008)
RR
Tennessee(1/4/2010)
RR
Texas(5/1/2008)
IAR
Texas(5/1/2008)
RR
Utah(8/11/2020)
RR
Virginia(1/3/2020)
RR
West Virginia(5/1/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Carrollton, GA 30117TRUST BUT VERIFY
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