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Michael K. Wendt

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
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CRD#: 5390051
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Professional summary


Michael Kurt Wendt is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.WENDT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, 505 REVERE WAY, WATERTOWN WI, 10/2012 AS OWNER/PRESIDENT OF LLC TO MANAGE/OWN RENTAL PROPERTY. NIR - 1/MO - 0/TRADING. 2.NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE, 2 E GILMAN STREET STOP 1, MADISON, WI 1/2012 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NIR - 4/YR - 4/TRADING. 3.UNITED LIFE INSURANCE GROUP, 118 2ND AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 3/2013 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NIR - 20/YR - 20/TRADING. 4.CAPITAS FINANCIAL MIDWEST LLC, 735 N WATER ST STE 1110, MILWAUKEE, WI, 1/2017 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NIR - 5/MO - 5/TRADING. 5.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 20/WK - 20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 6.INSOURCE INC, 8500 KEYSTONE CROSSING STE 300, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 8/2018 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 1/MO - 1/TRADING. 7.UNITED LIFE, 118 2ND AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 9/2018 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 15/R - 15/TRADING. 8. BADGER BANK INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, 220 GRANT ST, FORT ATKINSON, WI, 07/2017. BOARD MEMBER, REVIEW INCOMING AND OUTGOING ACCOUNTS. INV REL-3/MO-3/TRADING. 9. CRUMP LIFE INSURANCE, 2901 W BELTLINE HWY #201, MADISON, WI, 01/2019. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL-40/YR-40/TRADING. 10. WENDT PROPERTY BROTHERS, LLC / 201 Red Fox Drive, Johnson Creek WI 53038 / 12/09/2021 / NIR / MEMBER - PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR RESALE IN THE FUTURE / 5HR/MO - 5HR/MO TRADING 11. ASH BROKERAGE, LLC- INTEGRITY, 888 S. Harrison St., Suite 900, Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States, 08/23/2018, Agent , INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING

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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

October 20, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 545 Village Walk Lane Ste C, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Johnson Creek, WI
Current

October 20, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 545 Village Walk Lane Ste C, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
BD
CRD#: 39543
Johnson Creek, WI
Past

February 13, 2012 - October 20, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
JOHNSON CREEK, WI
Past

May 28, 2009 - October 20, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
JOHNSON CREEK, WI
Past

February 14, 2008 - May 29, 2009

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
JOHNSON CREEK, WI
Past

August 9, 2007 - September 14, 2007

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME

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".
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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
Colorado
(10/20/2017)
RR
Florida
(3/25/2020)
RR
Georgia
(5/14/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/20/2017)
RR
Minnesota
(6/1/2018)
RR
Montana
(8/26/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/4/2021)
RR
Texas
(5/22/2018)
IAR
Texas
(5/22/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/20/2017)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/20/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/9/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 134139Johnson Creek, WI 53038

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