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Michael H. Rivers

CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH
Houston, TX
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CRD#: 4585636
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Professional summary

Michael Howard Rivers, who also goes by Mike Rivers, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH located in Houston, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Mike Rivers

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 29, 2021 - Present

CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH

RIA
CRD#: 315130
Houston, TX
Past

March 11, 2005 - June 1, 2020

ATHENA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 134185
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

September 9, 2002 - February 8, 2005

BRUNI J V & CO

RIA
CRD#: 106644
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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".
CP
CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH
BALIS ENTERPRISES LLC | CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH

CRD#: 315130 / SEC#: 801-121634

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 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
Texas
(9/29/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/28/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

CP
CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH
BALIS ENTERPRISES LLC | CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH

CRD#: 315130 / SEC#: 801-121634

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Chester Springs, PA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 631-3684
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH (2/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,995
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,848,592,587

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Company Information

CORNERSTONE PORTFOLIO RESEARCH

CRD#: 315130Houston, TX

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