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Kevin G. Nicol

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Granite City, IL 62040-0907
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CRD#: 1109527
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Professional summary


Kevin George Nicol, who also goes by Kevin G Nicol, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Granite City, Illinois and NICOL INVESTORS CORPORATION located in Granite City, Illinois.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Kevin has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kevin G Nicol

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. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE FOUNDATION, SIUE, Edwardsville IL 62026, United States, 06/09/2025, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, INV REL, 10 HR/MO - 4 HR/MO TRADING 2. KEVIN G. NICOL & ASSOCIATES, INC., P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 06/09/2025, President, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 10 HR/MO - 4 HR/MO TRADING 3. NICOL INVESTORS CORPORATION (NIC), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 06/09/2025, President, Administrative, INV REL, 250 HR/MO - 150 HR/MO TRADING 4. NICOL ADVISORS CORPORATION (NAC), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 06/09/2025, President, RIA Affiliation - other than CIRA, NIR, 4 HR/MO - 4 HR/MO TRADING 5. NICOL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC (NFS), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 06/09/2025, President, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 150 HR/MO - 150 HR/MO TRADING 6. NICOL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES. LLC (NIP), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, President, Real Estate, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 20 HR/MO TRADING 7. THE NICOL FOUNDATION (TNF), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Ste 3, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 06/01/2014, President, NIR, 10 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 8.NICOL ENTERPRISES, INCORP. (NEI), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 06/09/2025, President, A Holding Company, NIR, 10 HR/MO - 10 HR/MO TRADING 9.NICOL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC (NFS), P. O. Box 907, #1 Executive Park, Granite City IL 62040, United States, 08/05/2024, President, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 150 HR/MO - 150 HR/MO TRADING 10. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 06/09/2025

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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®
None

Experience


Current

June 9, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: #1 Executive Park Po Box 907, Granite City, IL 62040-0907
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Granite City, IL
Current

December 20, 2002 - Present

NICOL INVESTORS CORPORATION

Office #1: #1 Executive Park Po Box 907, Granite City, IL 62040-0907
BD
CRD#: 123111
Granite City, IL
Current

June 9, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: #1 Executive Park, Granite City, IL 62040
BD
CRD#: 39543
Granite City, IL
Past

June 6, 2006 - October 6, 2025

NICOL ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 137206
GRANITE CITY, IL
Past

December 20, 2001 - December 31, 2002

INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20289
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

November 4, 1997 - December 20, 2001

RICHARD B. VANCE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3656
JOLIET, IL
Past

March 2, 1995 - November 11, 1997

CARDINAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36838
COLUMBIA, IL
Past

November 13, 1991 - March 2, 1995

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 17, 1991 - November 23, 1991

BROWNSTONE CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14055
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 1983 - April 26, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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
(6/9/2025)
RR
Alaska
(6/9/2025)
RR
Arizona
(5/17/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(10/2/2025)
RR
California
(6/15/2016)
RR
Colorado
(5/23/2005)
RR
Connecticut
(6/9/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/20/2008)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2003)
IAR
Illinois
(6/9/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/2/2025)
RR
Iowa
(6/9/2025)
RR
Kansas
(7/16/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(10/2/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(10/2/2025)
RR
Maryland
(6/9/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/9/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/9/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(10/2/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(11/14/2017)
RR
Missouri
(10/6/2025)
IAR
Missouri
(10/6/2025)
RR
Montana
(6/9/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2025)
RR
New York
(6/5/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(6/13/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(6/9/2025)
RR
Ohio
(3/23/2004)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/14/2004)
RR
Oregon
(10/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(6/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(10/11/2019)
RR
Texas
(1/17/2008)
IAR
Texas
(6/9/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/7/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 134139Granite City, IL 62040-0907

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