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Investment Research Corp

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Client AUM

$50,690,722

Clients

163

Advisors

15

across 13 offices

About

Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management and financial planning to individuals (including high-net-worth clients) as well as a range of institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations and investment companies. The firm participates in a wrap-fee program and advises on a broad product set that includes equities, corporate and municipal debt, U.S. government securities, certificates of deposit and various investment company securities, including mutual funds and variable products.

The firm uses a fundamental approach to security analysis and implements long-term, short-term and trading strategies, with written quarterly account reviews and the ability for clients to impose investment restrictions. Although it maintains discretionary authority for some accounts, the firm reported materially more assets under non-discretionary management ($27,337,349) than discretionary ($16,189,736) as of 12/31/2022, and offers financial planning on hourly or flat-fee terms.

Notable distinctions include its affiliation with a broker‑dealer that underwrites a related investment company and an advisory agreement with that fund, and the firm’s inclusion of municipal securities and investment company services in its advisory offerings—features less common among multi-advisor firms. The brochure also discloses the firm’s participation in the SEC’s Share Class Selection Disclosure initiative, which resulted in a cease-and-desist order, remediation payments to affected accounts and related compliance undertakings.

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Fee options

Fixed

$3,000 flat fee for Wrap Fee Program; flat fee arrangements for financial planning negotiable

Percentage

$0+: 0.5% $0+: 1.0% $0+: 1.5% $0+: other percent value mutually agreed upon between Client and Investment Advisor Representative

Project-based

$150 to $250 per hour depending upon tasks or circumstances

Main office

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1636 North Logan Street

Denver CO 80203

Advisors at this office

2

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Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Florida · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Missouri · Nevada · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia

Also doing business as

Investment Research Corp · World Capital Brokerage Advisory Services

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Advisors at this firm

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Byron L

Series 63, Series 66

Honolulu, HI

Investment Research Corp

Byron Leong is a financial advisor at Investment Research Corp with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at The Mitre Corp and ManTech International, where he currently serves as Executive Director providing systems integration services to the Department of Defense at US IndoPacific Command in Hawaii. Investment Research Corp offers investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and manages a broad range of investment products, including equities and municipal securities, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Mark M

Series 63, Series 65

Kingwood, TX

Investment Research Corp

Mark Manber is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corp who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Research Corp since 2017 and concurrently at World Capital Brokerage, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Manber is a self-employed tax professional during tax season and also works as a customer service representative for United Air Lines. Investment Research Corp provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a broad range of investment products with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Michael T

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Saint Clairsville, OH

Investment Research Corp

Michael Throckmorton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Investment Research Corporation, where he has worked since 2020, and is also a 50% owner of PFMichaels Financial Consultants, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services as well as fixed insurance products. Additionally, he is employed by Foster Insurance, Inc., offering fixed insurance services. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a broad range of investment products and strategies.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Paul F

Series 63, Series 65

Saint Clairsville, OH

Investment Research Corp

Paul Foster is an investment advisor representative with Investment Research Corporation in Saint Clairsville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Investment Research Corporation and World Capital Brokerage, Inc. since 2011 and is also the president and owner of Foster Insurance, Inc., which provides life, property and casualty, and health insurance as well as accounting and tax services. Additionally, he is a 50% owner of PFMichaels Financial Consultants, LLC, offering tax preparation and fixed insurance services. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and advises on a broad range of investment products.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Michael S

CFP®, Series 63

York, PA

Investment Research Corp

Michael Summers is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Investment Research Corp and has worked at World Capital Brokerage, Inc. since 2008. Summers also owns Summers Financial Planning and Investments, where he is involved in investment and insurance sales. Investment Research Corp provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning options.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Heidi K

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Claysburg, PA

Investment Research Corp

Heidi Kennedy is a financial advisor at Investment Research Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Investment Research Corporation, she worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Baltimore Life Companies, where she has held roles including divisional manager for training and development. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with business and marketing activities for a family-owned real estate venture. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a range of investment strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Todd S

Series 63, Series 65

Silverton, OR

Investment Research Corp

Todd Smith is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corp in Silverton, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Pinnacle Advisory Group, LLC, American Growth Financial Services, World Capital Brokerage, Inc., and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and consulting and serves as an Oregon Notary Public. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with financial planning on hourly or flat-fee terms.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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James P

Series 63, Series 65

Champaign, IL

Investment Research Corp

James Panzer Jr. is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corporation in Champaign, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investacorp Inc. and Safety-Kleen Systems. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a broad range of investment products.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Christine N

Series 63, Series 65

Rancho Mirage, CA

Investment Research Corp

Christine Neilson is a financial advisor at Investment Research Corp with over 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Horace Mann Companies. Neilson is also the owner and president of Neilson Advisory Group, Inc., which provides individual and group health insurance as well as CPA and tax preparation services, and she manages a bookkeeping and business consulting firm. Investment Research Corporation offers investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and manages a broad range of securities, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Brian R

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

Investment Research Corp

Brian Regan is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corp in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with World Capital Brokerage, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Regan is licensed to sell various insurance products and annuities, a business he has been involved with since 1986. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a broad range of investment products, including equities, debt securities, and mutual funds.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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John W

ChFC®, Series 63

Denver, CO

Investment Research Corp

John Weidner is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corp in Mesa, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 36 years of industry experience and has worked at World Capital Brokerage, Pioneer Mutual Life, Weidner Financial Group, and Provident Mutual. He is president of Weidner Financial Group, Inc., an insurance services firm. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, including municipal securities and investment company services.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Joe Z

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Investment Research Corp

Joe Zimmerman is an advisor at Investment Research Corporation with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and SA Stone Wealth Management Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance product training and support to licensed agents and also performs part-time computer support consulting. Investment Research Corporation offers investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets across a broad range of securities.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Timothy T

Series 63

Denver, CO

Investment Research Corp

Timothy Taggart is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corp in Denver, CO. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with multiple firms including AGF Holdings and American Growth Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Taggart serves as a FINRA arbitrator and owns a carpentry business. Investment Research Corp provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a range of investment strategies across various asset classes.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Jason A

Series 66

Raleigh, NC

Investment Research Corp

Jason Anderson is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corporation in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and World Capital Brokerage, Inc. Outside of advising, he works as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance and operates a sole proprietorship offering securities and insurance guidance. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a broad range of securities.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Eric L

Series 65, Series 66

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Investment Research Corp

Eric Lin is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SA Stone Investment Advisors Inc., Quest Capital Strategies, and LPL Financial. He also serves as a financial consultant referring insurance products through Sky Vision Insurance. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a broad product selection, including equities, debt securities, and mutual funds, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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