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John M. Salley
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Summerville, SC 29483
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CRD#: 870106
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Professional summary
John Michael Salley, who also goes by J Michael Salley, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Summerville, South Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Summerville, South Carolina.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. John has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
J Michael Salley
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) KAZINSURANCE, 10815 SIKES PLACE, SUITE 320, CHARLOTTE, NC, 11/2022, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 20 HR/MO, 20 HR/MO TRADING. 2) TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL, 400HIGHWAY 169 SOUTH, SUITE 200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 11/2022, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 20 HR/MO, 20 HR/MO TRADING. 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 4) J. MICHAEL SALLEY, 128 E RICHARDSON AVE, SUMMERVILLE, SC, 11/2022, SUBLEASE OFFICE SPACE, NIR, 20 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 5) The Set, Inc., 128 East Richardson Avenue, Summerville SC 29483, United States, 11/09/2022, Board Member, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 6) CHARLESTON AREA BLACK CAUCUS, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. B-272, Charleston SC 29407, United States, 11/09/2022, Board Member, Volunteer, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 7) NFG BROKERAGE, 6955 Union Park Center, Midvale UT 84047, United States, 09/26/2025, Agent, Marketing, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 5 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
December 13, 2022 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 128 East Richardson Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483RIA
CRD#: 134139
Summerville, SC
Current
December 9, 2022 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 128 East Richardson Street, Summerville, SC 29483BD
CRD#: 39543
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
February 26, 2008 - June 1, 2023
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13905
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
February 21, 2008 - December 9, 2022
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 13905
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
April 4, 2006 - February 6, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
November 11, 2002 - February 6, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
April 13, 1999 - November 12, 2002
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 21, 1995 - March 25, 1999
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
June 1, 1992 - February 23, 1995
DIME SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, NY
Past
July 20, 1988 - June 2, 1992
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past
April 4, 1988 - April 21, 1988
RANDOLPH BROWN SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 18338
Past
December 23, 1983 - March 24, 1987
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
Past
April 29, 1983 - January 9, 1984
MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7908
Past
August 22, 1979 - April 29, 1983
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
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
Alabama(12/9/2022)
RR
California(12/9/2022)
RR
Connecticut(12/9/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(12/9/2022)
RR
Florida(12/9/2022)
RR
Georgia(12/9/2022)
RR
Illinois(12/9/2022)
RR
Maryland(12/9/2022)
RR
Michigan(12/9/2022)
RR
Minnesota(12/9/2022)
RR
Mississippi(12/9/2022)
RR
New Jersey(12/9/2022)
RR
New York(12/9/2022)
RR
North Carolina(12/9/2022)
RR
Ohio(12/9/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/9/2022)
RR
South Carolina(12/9/2022)
IAR
South Carolina(12/14/2022)
RR
Tennessee(12/9/2022)
RR
Texas(12/9/2022)
IAR
Texas(12/13/2022)
RR
Virgin Islands(12/9/2022)
RR
Virginia(3/17/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(12/9/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
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