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ChFC
MD
ChFC

Michael Dose

38 Years of Experience
San Diego, CA
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Michael Dose is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in San Diego, CA, with 38 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 361,213 clients with $140B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3940 advisors
Number of Clients
361,213 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$384K average
Assets Under Management
$138.7B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.25%

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Location

San Diego, CA

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
November 2009
Customer Dispute
May 2009
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael operates The Retirement Strategy Connection, doing business as a fixed insurance, securities, and advisory business, and works as an insurance agent. This takes about half of his time. Michael also owns an Amazon store selling consumer goods, dedicating minimal time to it.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
December 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
December 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC
December 2025 - December 2025 · 0 mos
Emerson Equity LLCBroker
November 2025 - December 2025 · 1 mo
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC
October 2019 - December 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLCBroker
October 2019 - December 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Center Street Advisors, INC.
November 2017 - October 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos
Center Street Securities, INC.Broker
November 2017 - October 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos
Gradient Wealth Management
April 2015 - November 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Gradient Securities, LLCBroker
April 2012 - November 2017 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Gradient Advisors, LLC
April 2012 - April 2015 · 3 yrs
Infinity Financial ServicesBroker
December 2009 - April 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Infinity Financial Services
November 2009 - April 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
December 1997 - November 2009 · 11 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
March 1993 - November 2009 · 16 yrs 8 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
October 1987 - February 1993 · 5 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations4 states
CAFLMSUT
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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