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John Cross

Investment adviser representative at Jack V. Butterfield Investment in Jackson, MI

Investment adviser and broker registrationsUpdated

John Cross is an investment adviser representative at Jack V. Butterfield Investment Company, an investment adviser managing $158M, and works from its Jackson, MI office. John Cross has been registered through Jack V. Butterfield Investment since 8 September 2017, has 17 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7.

17
Years in industry
9
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

John Cross has been an investment adviser representative at Jack V. Butterfield Investment since September 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Jack V. Butterfield Investment Company is a Jackson, MI firm with $158M under management, 208 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

John Cross’ longest registration is the current one, 9 years at Jack V. Butterfield Investment since 2017. Before joining Jack V. Butterfield Investment in 2017, John Cross was registered through Next Financial Group, Inc.

  1. – present · 9 years
    Jackson, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3998
  2. Next Financial Group, Inc.
    – · 3 years
    Jackson, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46214

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

John Cross is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since September 2017.

  • MichiganSince 8 September 2017

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 710 March 2016
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6518 December 2013
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 6327 August 2009
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 67 August 2009
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
John James Cross
CRD
5680649
Office
100 S. JACKSON, SUITE 100, Jackson, MI 49201
Registration
Investment adviser and broker registrations
In the industry since
August 2009
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck

Common questions

Where does John Cross work?

John Cross is an investment adviser representative registered through Jack V. Butterfield Investment Company since September 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Cross a financial advisor?

Yes. John Cross has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan, through Jack V. Butterfield Investment since September 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does John Cross have?

John Cross has 17 years in the financial industry, since August 2009, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has John Cross passed?

John Cross has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in August 2009. FINRA credited John Cross with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did John Cross work before Jack V. Butterfield Investment?

Before Jack V. Butterfield Investment, John Cross was registered through Next Financial Group, Inc., December 2013 to August 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is John Cross based?

John Cross’ registered office is in Jackson, MI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Cross registered with FINRA?

Yes. John Cross has a current broker registration, under CRD 5680649.

Source: FINRA BrokerCheck

How can I verify John Cross’ record?

Search CRD 5680649 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish John Cross’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Jack V. Butterfield Investment

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5680649, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Jack V. Butterfield Investment Company, filed 12 February 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.