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Michael R. Brown

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CRD#: 5497151
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Richard Brown, who also goes by Michael R Brown, Michael R Frotten, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael R Brown | Michael R Frotten

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. BROADCOM, 10106 Enfield CT, Indian Land SC 29707, United States, 05/02/2022, W2 Employee, Technology Services, NIR, 15 HR/MO - 15 HR/MO TRADING 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 03/2024 AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA. INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 18, 2024 - February 27, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Indian Land, SC
Past

March 14, 2024 - February 27, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Indian Land, SC
Past

April 28, 2022 - June 7, 2022

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 2, 2021 - June 7, 2022

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 27, 2021 - September 13, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

August 31, 2016 - September 5, 2017

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

October 1, 2015 - July 8, 2016

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 3, 2014 - October 1, 2015

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 23, 2011 - November 10, 2014

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 5, 2010 - June 1, 2011

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 5, 2009 - September 21, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 14, 2008 - February 19, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/6/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/17/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/27/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
CAMBRIDGE | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FAIRFIELD GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | CANTELLA & CO., INC. | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESERARCH, INC. | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543 / SEC#: , 8-48740

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Iowa since 10/12/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.SHAREHOLDER/HOLDING COMPANY
BELL, COLLEEN MCGUIREPRESIDENT INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCE; DIRECTOR5077188
BOEN, RYANEVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7842316
KUHLMAN, RICHARD HENRYSVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7076563
MILLER, SETH AARONPRESIDENT ADVOCACY & ADMINISTRATION; GENERAL COUNSEL; DIRECTOR5495508
ROBBINS, TAMMY ANNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER3125668
ROLLINS, EDDIE THOMASEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOR - BRIDGEPORT1523500
SHAFER, ANDREA LYNNEVP, CHIEF SUPERVISION OFFICER5448499
STONE, CARLA JEANFIRST VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER3193985
TURNER, GREGORY WALTEREVP, CONSULTING SERVICES3144311
VEST, VALARIE KNOBLOCKEVP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER3074142
VIVACQUA, JEFFREY FRANCISPRESIDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; DIRECTOR2608892
WEBBER, AMY LYNNCEO, SECRETARY; DIRECTOR1812670
YOUHN, STEPHEN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1414691

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration4

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

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