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James F. Laughlin

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CRD#: 1193897
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Francis Michael Laughlin, who also goes by James Francis Laughlin, Jim Laughlin, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Francis Laughlin | Jim Laughlin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 19, 2016 - April 21, 2020

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ERIE, PA
Past

December 10, 2013 - November 20, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ERIE, PA
Past

August 29, 2013 - December 10, 2013

OBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104281
WHITEHOUSE, OH
Past

August 15, 2002 - July 2, 2013

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

May 28, 1996 - April 26, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 18, 1994 - August 19, 1994

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 11, 1989 - April 22, 1994

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 23, 1983 - May 18, 1989

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/15/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
CAMBRIDGE | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FAIRFIELD GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | CANTELLA & CO., INC. | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESERARCH, INC. | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543 / SEC#: , 8-48740

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Iowa since 10/12/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.SHAREHOLDER/HOLDING COMPANY
BELL, COLLEEN MCGUIREPRESIDENT INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCE; DIRECTOR5077188
BOEN, RYANEVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7842316
KUHLMAN, RICHARD HENRYSVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7076563
MILLER, SETH AARONPRESIDENT ADVOCACY & ADMINISTRATION; GENERAL COUNSEL; DIRECTOR5495508
ROBBINS, TAMMY ANNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER3125668
ROLLINS, EDDIE THOMASEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOR - BRIDGEPORT1523500
SHAFER, ANDREA LYNNEVP, CHIEF SUPERVISION OFFICER5448499
STONE, CARLA JEANFIRST VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER3193985
TURNER, GREGORY WALTEREVP, CONSULTING SERVICES3144311
VEST, VALARIE KNOBLOCKEVP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER3074142
VIVACQUA, JEFFREY FRANCISPRESIDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; DIRECTOR2608892
WEBBER, AMY LYNNCEO, SECRETARY; DIRECTOR1812670
YOUHN, STEPHEN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1414691

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration4

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

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