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Michael P. Cernek
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
West Chester, PA 19380
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CRD#: 5667466
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Professional summary
Michael P Cernek, who also goes by Michael Paul Cernek, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Paul Cernek
Other business activities
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1. EAST COAST ADVISORY, 1595 Paoli Pike, Suite 200, West Chester PA 19380, United States, 01/01/2016, IAR, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 160 HR/MO TRADING 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 05/05/2025 3. CERNEK FAMILY FARM LLC, 4910 COUNTY KK, Gratiot WI 53541, United States, START DATE 01/2000, Owner, Agriculture, NIR, 0 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 5, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 1595 Paoli Pike, Suite 200, West Chester, PA 19380RIA
CRD#: 134139
West Chester, PA
Current
May 5, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 1595 Paoli Pike Suite 200, West Chester, PA 19380BD
CRD#: 39543
West Chester, PA
Past
August 23, 2024 - May 7, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
West Chester, PA
Past
January 19, 2021 - May 7, 2025
OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 171070
West Chester, PA
Past
January 19, 2021 - August 23, 2024
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 25803
West Chester, PA
Past
October 1, 2019 - January 19, 2021
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 8032
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Past
October 1, 2019 - January 19, 2021
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Past
January 26, 2017 - October 7, 2019
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past
October 17, 2016 - October 7, 2019
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past
June 6, 2011 - December 31, 2014
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MEDIA, PA
Past
March 11, 2010 - June 7, 2011
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
HORSHAM, PA
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
Arizona(5/5/2025)
RR
Delaware(5/5/2025)
RR
Louisiana(5/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(5/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey(5/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/5/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(5/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(5/5/2025)
RR
West Virginia(5/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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