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John A. Michalak

CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
St. Charles, IL 60174
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CRD#: 4293554
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Professional summary


John Anthony Michalak is a registered financial advisor currently at CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC. located in St. Charles, Illinois and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in St. Charles, Illinois.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) THE SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE, TERM, WHOLE LIFE OR EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES FROM VARIOUS INSURANCE CARRIERS. THROUGH CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL INC ST. CHARLES IL. 2) CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL - INVESTMENT RELATED - 1601 E MAIN STREET SUITE 1C ST CHARLES, IL 60174 - DBA AND INDEPENDENT RIA - IAR - 1/31/2011 - 120 HRS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HRS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 4, 2011 - Present

CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.

Office #1: 1601 E. Main Street Suite 1c, St. Charles, IL 60174
RIA
CRD#: 123243
St. Charles, IL
Current

January 27, 2011 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1601 E Main Street Ste 1c, St. Charles, IL 60174
BD
CRD#: 124583
St. Charles, IL
Past

January 3, 2001 - February 4, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

November 6, 2000 - February 4, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
SCHAUMBURG, IL

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
CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.
CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.

CRD#: 123243 / SEC#: 801-120969

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2021 Terminated)

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
(1/27/2011)
RR
California
(1/27/2011)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2011)
RR
Georgia
(4/3/2023)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2011)
IAR
Illinois
(2/4/2011)
RR
Indiana
(1/27/2011)
RR
Iowa
(1/27/2011)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(4/4/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/27/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/18/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.
CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.

CRD#: 123243 / SEC#: 801-120969

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1601 E. Main Street Suite 1c, St. Charles, IL 60174
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 444-1410
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,600
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 190,000,000

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Company Information


CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.

CRD#: 123243St. Charles, IL 60174

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