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David S. Duncan

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Palm Coast, FL
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CRD#: 1091805
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Professional summary


David Scott Duncan, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Palm Coast, Florida and DUNCAN FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS located in Irwin, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 2 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) DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 10/2020, CEO/OWNER, RIA, INV REL, 4 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 2) BETA STUDY GROUP, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 07/2019, ADMINISTRATOR OF ANNUAL STUDY GROUP MEETING, INV REL, 10 HR/YR, 0 HR/YR TRADING. 3) POINT PARK UNIVERSITY, 201 WOOD ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 11/2016, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 4 HR/MO, 3 HR/MO TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN ROAD, FAIRFIELD IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 100 HR/MO, 60 HR/MO TRADING, SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 5) 309-321 MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 11/2008, SHAREHOLDER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 6) IRWIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, FORMERLY DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 06/2020, CEO, HOLDING CO, INV REL, 5 HR/MO, 2 HR/MO TRADING. 7) JACKTOWN CAPITAL RESOURCES, FORMERLY WEALTH PRESERVATION & MANAGEMENT, DBA DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES, 311 Main Street, Irwin PA 15642, 4/2009, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 50 HR TRADING 8) LIFEMARK REINSURANCE CO, 1306 Concourse Dr, Linthicum MD 21090, United States, 09/2024, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 2 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®

Experience


Current

September 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #2: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Palm Coast, FL
Current

December 9, 2020 - Present

DUNCAN FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS

Office #1: 311 Main Street, Irwin, PA 15642
RIA
CRD#: 309454
Irwin, PA
Current

September 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #3: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
BD
CRD#: 39543
Glen Allen, VA
Past

November 5, 2009 - September 6, 2011

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
IRWIN, PA
Past

August 15, 2007 - September 6, 2011

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
IRWIN, PA
Past

July 11, 1996 - September 6, 2011

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
IRWIN, PA
Past

August 15, 1994 - July 17, 1996

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 19, 1983 - January 7, 1991

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 15, 1983 - August 15, 1994

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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
Alabama
(10/29/2013)
RR
Alaska
(7/17/2020)
RR
Arizona
(9/1/2011)
RR
Arkansas
(8/14/2012)
RR
California
(9/1/2011)
RR
Colorado
(9/1/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(9/1/2011)
RR
Delaware
(9/1/2011)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/29/2013)
RR
Florida
(9/1/2011)
IAR
Florida
(11/30/2020)
RR
Georgia
(10/29/2013)
RR
Hawaii
(9/1/2011)
RR
Idaho
(9/1/2011)
RR
Illinois
(9/1/2011)
RR
Indiana
(9/1/2011)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2018)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(9/1/2011)
RR
Louisiana
(7/15/2014)
RR
Maine
(3/8/2016)
RR
Maryland
(9/1/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/29/2013)
RR
Michigan
(9/1/2011)
RR
Minnesota
(3/11/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(10/29/2013)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2017)
RR
Montana
(1/4/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(1/3/2019)
RR
Nevada
(3/8/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/29/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(9/1/2011)
RR
New Mexico
(3/8/2016)
RR
New York
(9/1/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(9/1/2011)
RR
North Dakota
(10/7/2011)
RR
Ohio
(9/1/2011)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/20/2011)
RR
Oregon
(9/1/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/1/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/1/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/29/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(9/16/2011)
RR
South Dakota
(3/9/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(10/29/2013)
RR
Texas
(10/29/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2017)
RR
Utah
(7/13/2020)
RR
Vermont
(3/8/2016)
RR
Virginia
(9/1/2011)
RR
Washington
(9/1/2011)
RR
West Virginia
(9/1/2011)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/24/2011)
RR
Wyoming
(9/19/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/27/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 5/20/1982
Non-Member General Securities Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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
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#: 134139Palm Coast, FL

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