Albert James Russo | Financial Professional

Professional summary

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Albert James Russo, who also goes by Al Russo, was a registered financial professional .

Albert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Albert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

No

Aliases

Al Russo

Other business activities

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1)RUSSO INSURANCE, 2020 BRICE RD STE 290, REYNOLDSBURG, OH, 12/2001 AS OWNER/Independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies. INV REL - 4/WK - 1/TRADING. 2.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 10/MO - 0/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

May 4, 2015 - December 31, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

CANAL WINCHESTER, OH

Past

May 4, 2015 - December 31, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD

CRD#: 39543

CANAL WINCHESTER, OH

Past

May 30, 2007 - May 21, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

DUBLIN, OH

Past

March 26, 2007 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD

CRD#: 4095

DUBLIN, OH

Past

March 26, 2007 - May 21, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD

CRD#: 14251

DUBLIN, OH

Past

November 12, 2002 - December 31, 2005

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 7461

WORTHINGTON, OH

Past

July 24, 2002 - March 27, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD

CRD#: 7461

WORTHINGTON, OH

Past

March 7, 2002 - August 14, 2002

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

June 15, 1983 - November 23, 2001

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 6

Date: 6/6/1983

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

WEALTHPORT WRAP BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
04/29/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Albert J. Russo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 6/6/1983

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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