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Timothy L. Ford
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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CRD#: 1128151
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Professional summary
Timothy Lyn Ford, CFP®, who also goes by Tim Ford, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Farmington Hills, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Timothy has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Tim Ford
Other business activities
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1) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, DEARBORN MI, 07/1980, VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 1/WK 1/TRADING 2) DEARBORN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, 22315 MICHIGAN AVE DEARBORN MI 48124, 06/29/2010, BOARD MEMBER WHO CANNOT ACT WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. NIR, 6HR/MO 6HR/MO DURING TRADE 3) DEARBORN COUNTRY CLUB 800 N. MILITARY DEARBORN, MI 48124. BEGAN 11/29/2011 AS BOARD MEMBER, VOTING ON CLUB PROJECTS. NOT INVESMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 6 HRS/MNTH. NONE DURING TRADING 4) TIMOTHY L. FORD & MARIBETH A. FORD, 22360 GARRISON, DEARBORN, MI 48124. BEGAN 1/15/2000 AS OWNER OF PROPERTY. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 2 HOURS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING 5) PREMIER FINANCIAL ADVISORS, 22360 GARRISON, DEARBORN, MI, 10/1990, PRESIDENT/OWNER TO PROVIDE TAX AND LEGAL LIABILITY. NIR 10/WK-10/TRADING 6) RWS FINANCIAL GROUP, 28555 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 FARMINGTON HILLS MI 48334, 04/2021, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 150 HR/MO 150 HR/MO TRADING 7) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 09/01/2008
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1989
Experience
Current
March 4, 2010 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 28555 Orchard Lake Rd. Ste. 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334RIA
CRD#: 134139
Farmington Hills, MI
Current
September 8, 2008 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334BD
CRD#: 39543
Farmington Hills, MI
Past
July 9, 2010 - December 31, 2013
RWS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 124251
LIVONIA, MI
Past
January 1, 2004 - September 11, 2008
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
DEARBORN, MI
Past
April 24, 1996 - January 1, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past
October 22, 1990 - May 8, 1996
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past
October 17, 1989 - November 2, 1990
HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 821
Past
January 15, 1986 - October 19, 1989
KORN, WOMACK, STERN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16933
Past
May 24, 1985 - January 13, 1986
VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 13316
Past
January 31, 1985 - May 24, 1985
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8292
Past
September 6, 1984 - January 28, 1985
WZW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5717
Past
February 8, 1984 - September 17, 1984
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
Past
June 2, 1983 - January 16, 1984
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(9/8/2008)
RR
Florida(9/18/2008)
RR
Michigan(9/8/2008)
IAR
Michigan(3/4/2010)
RR
Missouri(9/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina(7/26/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/8/2008)
IAR
Texas(1/4/2016)
RR
Texas(1/5/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/4/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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