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David M. Edwards
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Hershey, PA 17033
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CRD#: 1037204
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Professional summary
David Michael Edwards, who also goes by Dave Edwards, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Hershey, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Dave Edwards
Other business activities
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1. OUTSIDE INSURANCE SALES, 203 W. Caracas Ave Ste 201, Hershey PA 17033, United States, 07/07/2025, Agent, Outside Insurance Sales, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 20 HR/MO TRADING 2. DAVID M EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC, 203 W Caracas Ave Ste 201, Hershey PA 17033, United States, 07/07/2025, President, DBA Name, NIR, 120 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING 3. BROWNSTONE MASONIC TEMPLE, 215 W. Governor Rd, Hershey PA 17033, United States, 07/07/2025, Board Member, Fraternal Organization, NIR, 4 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 4. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING, 07/2025
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 23, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 203 W Caracas Ave. Ste. 201, Hershey, PA 17033RIA
CRD#: 134139
Hershey, PA
Current
July 23, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 203 W Caracas Ave. Ste. 201, Hershey, PA 17033BD
CRD#: 39543
Hershey, PA
Past
July 15, 2025 - July 28, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
HERSHEY, PA
Past
July 10, 2025 - July 28, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
HERSHEY, PA
Past
May 10, 2017 - May 28, 2025
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10641
Hershey, PA
Past
January 3, 2017 - July 10, 2025
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
Hershey, PA
Past
June 23, 2006 - September 5, 2025
HANCOCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 122520
ALTOONA, PA
Past
July 26, 1995 - December 31, 2016
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
HERSHEY, PA
Past
July 21, 1982 - August 23, 1995
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
May 3, 1982 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(7/23/2025)
RR
Delaware(7/23/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/23/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/23/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(7/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Hershey, PA 17033TRUST BUT VERIFY
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