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Ronald J. Smith
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
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CRD#: 1169154
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Professional summary
Ronald James Smith, who also goes by Ronald J Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Olmsted Falls, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Ronald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ronald J Smith
Other business activities
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1.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 2. CONSULTATIVE INSURANCE GROUP A RELATION COMPANY , 25800 N DEPOT, STE 200, OLMSTED FALLS, OH, 10/01/2021, Agent /VP, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 160/MO- 40/TRADING. 3. CAPTIVE INSURANCE CONSULTING, 7504 LEWIS RD, OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH, CONSULTANT INSURANCE AGENT, PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM,01/01/15, NIR, 10/YR- 10/TRADING 4. RJS PROPERTIES, 7504 LEWIS ROAD, OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH, RENTAL RPOPERTY, PRESIDENT, 01/01/95, NIR, 10/MO- 10/TRADING 5. INSURANCE MERGER SPECIALIST LLC, 5152 Legends Dr, Braselton GA 30517, United States, 04/01/2022, Referral Fee, Referrals, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 2, 2020 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 25800 N Deport Ste. 200, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138RIA
CRD#: 134139
Olmsted Falls, OH
Current
January 2, 2020 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 25800 N Depot Suite 200, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138BD
CRD#: 39543
Olmsted Falls, OH
Past
August 1, 2008 - December 31, 2019
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBIA, SC
Past
November 19, 2007 - August 1, 2008
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 4082
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
May 31, 2002 - December 31, 2019
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBIA, SC
Past
July 17, 1983 - October 23, 1992
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11173
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
Florida(1/2/2020)
RR
Georgia(12/7/2021)
RR
Ohio(1/2/2020)
IAR
Ohio(1/2/2020)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2020)
RR
Texas(11/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(11/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Olmsted Falls, OH 44138TRUST BUT VERIFY
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