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Steven L. Powell

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CRD#: 1108022
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Professional summary


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Steven L Powell was a registered financial professional .

Steven is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Steven had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 2 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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) CIRA / 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA / AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA / INV REL / 80 HR/MO - 80 HR/MO TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 2) PEARSON VUE / 5601 Green Valley Dr, Bloomington MN 55122 / 10/01/2006 / NIR / SUBJECT MATTER EXPER - WRITES AND REVIEWS QUESTIONS FOR LIFE AND ACCIDENT & HEALTH EXAMS FOR THE IOWA DIVISION OF INSURANCE / 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 3) POWELL FINANCIAL GROUP / 5123 Middle Rd, Suite 210, Bettendorf IA 52722 / 01/01/1977 / NIR / DBA IN NAME ONLY / 1 HR/MO - 0HR/MO TRADING 4) IA MOMS & DADS AGAINST PEDOPHILES / 1523 Jersey Ridge Rd, Davenport IA 52803 / 09/01/2014 / NIR / BOARD MEMBER AS CALLED UPON / 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY LLC / 1701 E 7th St, Washington IA 52353 / 10/01/2010 / NIR / BOARD MEMBER - DIRECTOR / 3 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 6) S & B POWELL LLC / 4210 E 58th St, Davenport IA 52807 / 10/01/2010 / NIR / OWNER OF MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING / 12 HR/MO - 8 HR/MO TRADING 7) INSURANCE / 1717 State St, Suite 101, Bettendorf IA 52722 / 03/04/1971 / INV REL / INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES / 40 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING

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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®
None

Experience


Past

February 9, 2022 - December 31, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Bettendorf, IA
Past

February 9, 2022 - December 31, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Bettendorf, IA
Past

November 2, 2018 - February 9, 2022

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
BETTENDORF, IA
Past

November 2, 2018 - February 9, 2022

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
BETTENDORF, IA
Past

May 13, 2016 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
BETTENDORF, IA
Past

May 13, 2016 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BETTENDORF, IA
Past

October 29, 1999 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
BETTENDORF, IA
Past

January 2, 1998 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
BETTENDORF, IA
Past

February 28, 1983 - January 2, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/24/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 2/25/1971
Non-Member General Securities Examination
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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