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.
- J.V.B. Investment CompanyCurrent– present · 9 yearsJackson, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3998
- Next Financial Group, Inc.– · 3 yearsJackson, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46214
Investment adviser representative registrations
John Cross is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since September 2017.
- MichiganSince 8 September 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 March 2016 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 18 December 2013 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 27 August 2009 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 7 August 2009 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- John James Cross
- CRD
- 5680649
- Firm
- Jack V. Butterfield Investment · CRD 3998
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where is John Cross based?
John Cross’ registered office is in Jackson, MI.
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.




