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Michael Houston Gross

Michael H. Gross

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Louisville, KY 40223
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CRD#: 2941586
Michael Houston Gross

Professional summary


Michael Houston Gross, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Gross, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Gross

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) FIXED INSURANCE AGENT, 13113 EASTPOINT PARK BLVD, SUITE B, LOUISVILLE KY 40223, 01/2012, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 8 HR/MO - 6 HR/MO TRADING. 2) PERSIMMON RIDGE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, PERSIMMON RIDGE DRIVE, LOUISVILLE KY 40245, 01/2018, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 6 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING. 3) WHITEFIELD ACADEMY, 7711 FEGENBUSH LN, LOUISVILLE KY 40228, 01/2022, BOARD MEMBER, VOLUNTEER, NIR, 4 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

February 29, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 13113 Eastpoint Park Blvd., Suite B, Louisville, KY 40223
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Louisville, KY
Past

March 6, 2018 - June 1, 2018

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Louisville, KY
Past

September 28, 2017 - July 8, 2024

MONEYLIFE PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 289097
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

February 3, 2016 - April 25, 2017

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
Louisville, KY
Past

August 6, 2013 - December 31, 2015

HORANG SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6004
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 21, 2012 - October 26, 2017

BLUEGRASS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147805
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 20, 2012 - March 19, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 20, 2012 - March 19, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 4, 2011 - February 2, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

December 19, 2003 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

December 19, 2003 - February 2, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 22, 2002 - December 31, 2003

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 1, 2001 - June 17, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 24, 1999 - October 1, 2001

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 21, 1998 - October 1, 2001

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kentucky
(2/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 134139Louisville, KY 40223

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