Gregory I. Hardy
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Portage, MI
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CRD#: 5522680
Professional summary
Gregory Irl Hardy, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Portage, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Portage, Michigan.
Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Gregory has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 10 HR/WK 10 HR/TRADING, 03/2013 2) BECKWITH FINANCIAL GROUP, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, 01/2016, INV REL, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 10 HR/WK 8 HR/TRADING 3) BEYOND FINANCIAL PLANNING, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, DBA/MANAGING MEMBER, 09/2019, INV REL, 40 HR/WK 30/TRADING HR 4) G&H FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, 10/2014, DBA, OWNER , NIR, 50 HR/WK 30 HR/TRADING 5) MICHIGAN WEALTH & RISK MANAGEMENT LLC, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, 11/2014, OWNER, INV REL, DEVOTES 10 HR/MO 5 HR/TRADING 6) GREGORY I HARDY, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, 01/2008, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 80 HR/MO 80 HR/MO TRADING 7) BECKWITH FINANCIAL SERVICES, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, DBA/PRESIDENT, 01/2018, INV REL, 10 HR/WK 30/TRADING HR 8) WEST MICHIGAN ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL, 3160 EMBERWOOD LOWELL MI, 01/2025, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 4 HR/MO 4 HR/MO TRADING 9) KALAMAZOO FINANCIAL LLC, PROACTIVE TAX PREP, 700 MALL DRIVE SUITE C PORTAGE MI, 01/2024, OWNER, TAX SERVICES, NIR, 5 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 10) WEST MICHIGAN BRONCOS 10U TRAVEL BASEBALL, 3930 RILEY RIDGE PORTAGE MI, 07/2024, CAOCH, YOUTH SPORTS, NIR, 5 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 11) THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PODIATRIST, 700 Mall Dr, Ste C, Portage MI 49024, United States, START DATE 10/2025, Owner, Marketing, INV REL, 10 HR/MO - 8 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2014
Experience
Current
March 21, 2013 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #2: 700 Mall Dr. Ste. C, Portage, MI 49024RIA
CRD#: 134139
Portage, MI
Current
March 18, 2013 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 700 Mall Dr. Ste. C, Portage, MI 49024BD
CRD#: 39543
Portage, MI
Past
June 20, 2008 - March 19, 2013
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2936
PORTAGE, MI
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.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
Arkansas(5/14/2025)
RR
California(10/10/2017)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2014)
RR
Florida(3/18/2013)
RR
Indiana(3/18/2013)
RR
Iowa(5/22/2015)
RR
Louisiana(3/18/2013)
RR
Michigan(3/18/2013)
IAR
Michigan(3/21/2013)
RR
New Hampshire(1/12/2024)
RR
New York(1/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/2/2025)
RR
Ohio(2/10/2020)
RR
Oregon(4/2/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/14/2013)
RR
Texas(10/13/2017)
IAR
Texas(10/13/2017)
RR
Washington(1/23/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(6/8/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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