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Edward J. Opat
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
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CRD#: 1129654
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Professional summary
Edward John Opat, CFP®, who also goes by Edward John Opatkiewicz Jr, Edward John Opatkiewicz, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Edward has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Edward John Opatkiewicz Jr | Edward John Opatkiewicz
Other business activities
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1. 12/11/09- EDWARD J. OPAT, INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE OWNER - PURCHASING AND MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE. - PERSONALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE HELD FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES. - RENTAL INCOME - OWN AND MANAGE INVESTMENT PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE RENTAL, 5% OF TIME SPENT. 2. 12/11/09- EDWARD J. OPAT, NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE, INSURANCE AGENT - SALES AND MARKETING OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH A NUMBER OF CARRIERS INCLUDING: FIXED LIFE AND ANNUITIES PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LINES HEALTH, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE. - SALES AND MARKETING OF INSURANCE LINES, 1% OF TIME SPENT. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 3. 12/11/09- EDWARD J. OPAT, TAX PREPARER - FACILITATE CLIENT TAX RETURNS THROUGH SEVERAL LOCAL ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2007 AND FUTURE TAX YEARS. CURRENTLY NO COMPENSATION, CONSIDERED A VALUE ADDED SERVICE, TAX PREP / ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING, 1% OF TIME SPENT. 4. 09/29/2010 - DBA ONLY, THE EQUITY ADVISOR GROUP, INC. 5. 11/03/2010 - OTHER, OPAT & ASSOCIATES, INC.CORP SET UP FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY. NOT HELD OUT TO THE PUBLIC., 5%. 6. 11/03/2010 - OTHER, LLC THAT HOLDS THE OFFICE BUILDING. NAME NOT HELD OUT TO THE PUBLIC, GOF, LLC. 7. FRANKLINTOWNE COURT CONDO OWNERS ASSOCIATION, 3875 FRANKLINTOWNE CT, MURRYSVILLE, PA, 2/2017 AS SECRETARY. NIR - .5/WK - 0/TRADING. 8. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 40/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 9. EDWARD J OPAT, 3875 FRANKLINTOWNE CT STE 210, MURRYSVILLE, PA, 11/1995, OWNER, NOTARY, NIR - 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING. 10. GOF, LLC, 3875 FRANKLINTOWN CT, STE 210, MURRYSVILLE, PA, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, 02/01/06, NIR, PARTNER PRESIDENT TREASURER, NIR, 1/WK- 0/TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
November 16, 2012 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 3875 Franklintowne Ct Ste 210, Murrysville, PA 15668RIA
CRD#: 134139
MURRYSVILLE, PA
Current
November 16, 2012 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 3875 Franklintowne Ct Ste 210, Murrysville, PA 15668BD
CRD#: 39543
Murrysville, PA
Past
September 8, 2009 - November 29, 2012
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
MURRYSVILLE, PA
Past
September 8, 2009 - November 29, 2012
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
MURRYSVILLE, PA
Past
May 5, 2003 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 4806
MURRYSVILLE, PA
Past
April 21, 2003 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
MURRYSVILLE, PA
Past
June 4, 1997 - April 29, 2003
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 110778
MONROEVILLE, PA
Past
December 2, 1996 - April 29, 2003
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past
October 2, 1995 - December 9, 1996
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
May 18, 1993 - December 31, 1994
AMERICAN EXPRESS SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10518
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
October 27, 1989 - October 2, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
October 27, 1989 - October 2, 1995
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
May 3, 1983 - November 4, 1989
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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(11/16/2012)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2019)
RR
Florida(11/16/2012)
RR
Illinois(6/30/2022)
RR
Maryland(11/16/2012)
RR
Michigan(11/16/2012)
RR
New Mexico(1/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/16/2012)
RR
Ohio(3/9/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/16/2012)
IAR
Pennsylvania(11/16/2012)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2018)
RR
Tennessee(1/2/2024)
RR
Texas(11/16/2012)
IAR
Texas(8/17/2016)
RR
Virginia(11/16/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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