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Kevin J. Plank

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Westlake, OH 44145
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CRD#: 1057980
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Professional summary


Kevin John Plank, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Westlake, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Westlake, Ohio.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Kevin has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) KEVIN PLANK, 24610 DETROIT ROAD SUITE 210 WESTLAKE OH, 08/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 15 HR/MO 15 HR/MO TRADING 2) WEALTHPLAN PARTNERS LLC, 24610 DETROIT ROAD SUITE 210 WESTLAKE OH, 08/2024, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 150 HR/MO 150 HR/MO TRADING 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING, 08/20/2024 4) PHSFS, LLC, 1667 East 40th St, Cleveland OH 44103, 08/20/2024, Owner, 1% ownership in LLC created for Promoter Agreement payment flow-through and Errors and Omissions Insurance coverage for all partners. CPA firm is 99% owner, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

August 20, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 24610 Detroit Rd., Suite 210, Westlake, OH 44145
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Westlake, OH
Current

August 20, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 24610 Detroit Rd. Suite 210, Westlake, OH 44145
BD
CRD#: 39543
Westlake, OH
Past

November 1, 2004 - August 20, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
ORANGE VILLAGE, OH
Past

October 28, 2004 - May 8, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 28, 2004 - August 20, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
ORANGE VILLAGE, OH
Past

October 18, 1999 - October 25, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

December 12, 1996 - October 25, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 22, 1996 - July 24, 1998

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3155
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 31, 1992 - January 19, 1996

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

July 5, 1989 - March 24, 1992

COMPULIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21543
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

August 13, 1983 - June 13, 1989

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 26, 1983 - January 2, 1988

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682
Past

October 25, 1982 - April 20, 1983

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

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
California
(8/20/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/20/2024)
RR
Illinois
(8/20/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/20/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/20/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(8/20/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/20/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/20/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(8/20/2024)
RR
Oregon
(8/20/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/20/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/20/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2024)
IAR
Texas
(8/20/2024)
RR
Utah
(8/20/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/20/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/20/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 134139Westlake, OH 44145

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