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Michael A. Kelash
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Eau Claire, WI 54701
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CRD#: 7309882
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Professional summary
Michael Allen Kelash, who also goes by Mike Kelash, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Kelash
Other business activities
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1. HELPFUL HEARTS FOUNDATION, 535 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona WI 54720, United States, 10/01/2025, Board Member, Volunteer, NIR, 2 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 2. LE PHILLIPS CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1515 Ball St, Eau Claire WI 54703, United States, 10/01/2025, Board Member, Volunteer, NIR, 2 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 3. AFFINITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, 826 S Hastings Way, Suite 1, Eau Claire WI 54701, United States, 03/01/2022, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 4. AFFINITY TAX SERVICE, LLC, 826 S Hastings Way, Suite 1, Eau Claire WI 54701, United States, 02/28/2022, Owner, Tax Services, NIR, 35 HR/MO - 35 HR/MO TRADING 5. BOWFIN VENTURES, LLC, 826 S Hastings Way, Suite 1, Eau Claire WI 54701, United States, 03/15/2025, W2 Employee, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, 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
September 30, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 826 South Hastings Way, Suite 1, Eau Claire, WI 54701RIA
CRD#: 134139
Eau Claire, WI
Current
September 30, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 826 South Hastings Way Suite 1, Eau Claire, WI 54701BD
CRD#: 39543
Eau Claire, WI
Past
November 24, 2021 - October 1, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 8032
Eau Claire, WI
Past
November 24, 2021 - October 1, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
Eau Claire, WI
Past
May 12, 2021 - November 8, 2021
INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 144426
ALTOONA, WI
Past
March 22, 2021 - November 8, 2021
INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10645
ALTOONA, WI
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
Minnesota(9/30/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/30/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin(9/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/20/2021
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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