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Lenard S. Cohen

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CRD#: 1040019
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Lenard Seth Cohen, CFP®, who also goes by Len Cohen, was a registered financial professional .

Lenard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Lenard had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Len Cohen

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)LENARD S COHEN, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 1781 FOUR MILE COVE PARKWAY, #111,CAPE CORAL, FL, 9/15/1981 WITH VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INS COMPANIES. INV REL - 15/WK - 15/TRADING. 2.CF SERVICES GROUP INC, 9083 SHADY GROVE CT, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 1/17/1994 AS PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN/FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL UTILIZING DBA NAME. INV REL - 50/WK - 35/TRADING. 3.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 25/WK - 20/TRADING. 09/06/11. 4. MARILLA S COHEN MARITAL TRUST, 1781 FOUR MILE COVE PARKWAY #111, CAPE CORAL, FL, RENTAL REAL ESTATE OWNER, TRUSTEE, 01/20/05, 1/MO- 0/TRADING 5. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF FORT MYERS, 13411 SHIRE LANE, FORT MYERS, FL, MEMBER, FINANCE COUNCIL, 03/01/20, NIR, 3 HR/MO- 1/TRADING HR. 6. SCORE, 1165 HERNDON PARKWAY #100, HERNDON, VA, VOLUNTEER COUNSELOR, 03/15/21, NIR, 10 HR/WK- 10/TRADING HR.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

September 6, 2011 - December 31, 2022

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

September 6, 2011 - December 31, 2022

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

August 1, 2003 - September 9, 2011

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

August 1, 2003 - September 9, 2011

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

April 28, 1999 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1999 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8503
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

October 28, 1987 - April 28, 1999

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

November 5, 1984 - October 22, 1987

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
Past

May 2, 1983 - October 26, 1984

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 629
Past

July 1, 1982 - July 14, 1983

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/29/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/09/2024
Cover Page
04/29/2024

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139

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