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Janis J. Hofsass

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Lutherville, MD 21093
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CRD#: 1052790
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Professional summary


Janis Jean Hofsass, who also goes by Janis Jean Zaenglein, Janis Zaenglein Zelinske, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Lutherville, Maryland and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Lutherville, Maryland.

Janis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Janis has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Janis Jean Zaenglein | Janis Zaenglein Zelinske

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) MCCORMICKS, 204 WIGHT AVENUE HUNT VALLEY MD, 10/2024, TASTE TESTER, FOOD/BEVERAGE SERVICE, NIR, 1 HR/MO 0 HR/M OTRADING 2) VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES, 7601 TECHNOLOGY WAY DENVER CO, 10/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 1 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING. 10/16/2024 4) JJH FINANCIAL SERVICES, 2333 West Joppa Road, Lutherville MD 21093, United States, 11/07/2024, DBA, INV REL, 0/Mo - 0/Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 16, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2333 West Joppa Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Lutherville, MD
Current

October 16, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 2333 West Joppa Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093
BD
CRD#: 39543
Lutherville, MD
Past

April 1, 2021 - October 18, 2024

GROVE POINT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 313171
Lutherville, MD
Past

October 20, 2017 - April 1, 2021

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
Lutherville, MD
Past

October 20, 2017 - October 18, 2024

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
Lutherville, MD
Past

December 9, 2009 - October 18, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Past

December 3, 1999 - October 18, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Past

April 4, 1997 - December 16, 1999

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 1, 1997 - March 31, 1997

CRESTAR SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17464
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 30, 1992 - January 1, 1997

CITIZENS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17666
Past

November 18, 1982 - December 21, 1989

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 1981 - November 10, 1982

FOSTER & CO. EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7622

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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
Alaska
(10/16/2024)
RR
California
(10/16/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/16/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/28/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/16/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/16/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/16/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(10/16/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/16/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(11/5/2025)
RR
New York
(10/16/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/1/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/16/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/16/2025)
RR
Washington
(8/19/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/17/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/25/1994
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
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#: 134139Lutherville, MD 21093

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