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Michael John Bufalini

Investment Adviser Representative at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

New York, NYCRD #6121861Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
12 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Michael John Bufalini is an investment adviser representative with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2014 and were previously registered with Invest Financial Corporation. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in New York.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New York
Broker:
7 states and territories

California, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 8/26/2021
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 12/27/2013
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/9/2013

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current
8/31/2021 – New York, NY
Invest Financial Corporation
8/29/2014 – 11/21/2016Black River, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Invest Financial Corp.
    Oct 2013 – Nov 2016Tampa, FL
  2. Community Investment Services, Inc.
    Oct 2013 – Nov 2016Black River, NY
  3. Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc.
    Dec 2016 – Sep 2020New York, NY
  4. Invesco Distributors, Inc.
    May 2019 – Sep 2020Houston, TX
  5. Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
    Sep 2020 – Aug 2026Fairfield, IA
  6. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
    Sep 2020 – Aug 2026Fairfield, IA
  7. LPL Financial
    Aug 2026 – no end date reportedNew York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other

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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersMarket TimingEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/Municipal

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
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Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Fairfield, IA
SEC file number:
801-63930

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Form ADV data as of September 11, 2026

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