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Gregory Todd Clifton

Gregory T. Clifton

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Fort Worth, TX 76116
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CRD#: 1098719
Gregory Todd Clifton

Professional summary


Gregory Todd Clifton, CFP®, who also goes by Greg Clifton, Gregory Clifton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Fort Worth, Texas and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Dallas, Texas.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Gregory has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Greg Clifton | Gregory Clifton

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) TEXAS FAMILY MUSICALS, INC.P.O. BOX 351,BEDFORD, TX 76095; BEGAN 06/01/11 AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATER, DEVOTES 3 HR MO; 1 HR DURING TRADING. NON-PROFIT. 2) GREGORY T CLIFTON, 4408 HILDRING DRIVE E, FORT WORTH, TX, BUY AND SELL COLLECTOR CARS, 08/07/21, NIR, OWNER, 20HR/MO- 0/TRADING HR. 3) HONEY BEE TAX PLANNING, LLC, 525 Ridgmar Blvd, Suite 440, Fort Worth TX, 03/15/2022, Owner of LLC, Tax Services, NIR, 15/HR MO, 3/HR MO Trading 4) CLIFTON CAPITAL ADVISOR, LLC, 2525 Ridgmar Blvd, Suite 440, Fort Worth TX 76116, United States, 04/01/2021, Owner, Using a Trade Name/dba, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 6) SOUTHWEST CUSTOM CARS, LLC, 4408 Hildring Drive E, Fort Worth TX 76109, United States, 08/07/2021, Owner, I will buy, restore, and sell mostly collector cars, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 7) TEJAS CUSTOM CARS USA LLC, 2525 Ridgmar Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth TX 76116, 01/15/2024, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 1 HR/MO TRADING. 8) WALTER MOTORSPORTS USA LLC, 7501 CALMONT AVE, SUITE F, FORT WORTH, TX 76116, 10/2023, AUTOMOTIVE, MANAGING MEMBER, NIR, 10 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING. 9) HERO CFO, 2525 Ridgmar Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth TX 76116, United States, 01/07/2025, Owner, Accounting/Bookkeeping/Payroll Services, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1992

Experience


Current

August 20, 2014 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2525 Ridgmar Boulevard Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76116Office #2: 5956 Sherry Lane Suite 1900, Dallas, TX 75225
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fort Worth, TX
Current

August 20, 2014 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 5956 Sherry Lane 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75225Office #2: 2525 Ridgmar Boulevard Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76116
BD
CRD#: 39543
Dallas, TX
Past

January 2, 2009 - August 21, 2014

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 2, 2009 - August 21, 2014

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

December 14, 1999 - January 5, 2009

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
FORTH WORTH, TX
Past

December 14, 1999 - January 5, 2009

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
FORTH WORTH, TX
Past

March 14, 1990 - October 28, 1998

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 18, 1983 - August 27, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 1983 - August 27, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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)

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
(2/28/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/20/2014)
RR
Indiana
(1/27/2023)
RR
Kansas
(11/17/2021)
RR
Missouri
(11/29/2022)
RR
New York
(7/8/2021)
RR
Oregon
(10/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(6/9/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2014)
IAR
Texas
(8/20/2014)
RR
Virginia
(8/20/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/20/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 134139Fort Worth, TX 76116

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