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Michael Cernek

14 Years of Experience
West Chester, PA
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Michael Cernek is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in West Chester, PA, with 14 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

1595 Paoli Pike, Suite 200, West Chester, PA, 19380

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
April 2016
Denied
Other Business Activities

Michael works as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) for East Coast Advisory, spending full-time hours trading. He also works as an advisory representative of a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) at CIRA, dedicating nearly full-time hours to trading.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
August 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos
Osaic Advisory Services, LLC
January 2021 - May 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Triad Advisors LLCBroker
January 2021 - August 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Commonwealth Financial Network
October 2019 - January 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
October 2019 - January 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos
Securian Financial Services, INC.
January 2017 - October 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Securian Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2016 - October 2019 · 3 yrs
Equity Services, INC.Broker
June 2011 - December 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Nylife Securities LLCBroker
March 2010 - June 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations8 states
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Exams
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