Update...
1st flight, I removed the 1.0 oz. lead in the nose and flew it, a little better,
2nd flight, moved the batteries back 1/2" inch and flew it, getting better.
3rd flight, moved the batteries back 1", better, much better.
Landings from 1st to 3rd flight - VAST improvement, not nearly as much elevator needed to maintain a smooth glide.

Took the plane home and measured the CG, it's 1.25" behind the trailing edge of the wing tube.

Thank you for the advice fellas, it really helped, a bunch!

Before and after photos