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Robert C. Bambrough

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
BERKLEY, MI 48072
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CRD#: 1212449
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Professional summary


Robert Charles Bambrough, who also goes by Bob C Bambrough, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Berkley, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Berkley, Michigan.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob C Bambrough

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) ROBERT BAMBROUGH ASSOC LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 2900 COOLIDGE HWY BERKLEY MI 48072; MANAGING MEMBER; STARTED 2/1/90; 400 HRS/YR 0/TRADE HRS; PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX PREPARATION. 2) RHB INVESTMENT CO LLC 2900 COOLIDGE MI 48072. BEGAN 04/01/1993 AS PARTNER IN SMALL OFFICE BUILDING, COLLECT RENTS, PAY EXPENSES, MANAGE BUILDING. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 2-3 HRS/MNTH. NONE DURING TRADING. 3) B & B INVESTMENTS BERKLEY LLC, 2900 BERKLEY MI 48072, 01/2012, MANAGING MEMBER, NIR, DEVOTES 5 HRS/MNTH. 4) CARROT PASS, 628 PARENT ST ROYAL OAK, MI, 8/2017 AS BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 5 HR/MONTH 0 HR/MONTH TRADING 5) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 176/MO - 6.5/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE 6) LB THREE LLC, SILVERTHORNE CO, 11/2019 AS PART-OWNER IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL CONDO, NIR, 2 HR/MONTH 0 HR/MONTH TRADING 7) FIRST FOCUS FINANCIAL GROUP, 2900 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley MI 48072, 05/2004, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, INV REL, 4 HR/MONTH 2 HR/MONTH TRADING 8) FIRST FOCUS FINANCIAL GROUP, 2900 COOLIDGE HWY, BERKLEY MI 48072, United States, 11/20/2024, W2 Employee, DBA, INV REL, 80/Mo - 80/Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 5, 2010 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2900 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072
RIA
CRD#: 134139
BERKLEY, MI
Current

April 23, 2004 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 2900 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072
BD
CRD#: 39543
Berkley, MI
Past

March 2, 1999 - April 28, 2004

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 7, 1983 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
(4/23/2004)
RR
California
(12/10/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/2/2016)
RR
Florida
(8/22/2005)
RR
Iowa
(2/6/2025)
RR
Maryland
(12/21/2016)
RR
Michigan
(4/23/2004)
IAR
Michigan
(10/5/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(7/12/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(10/6/2025)
RR
Ohio
(6/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/25/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(10/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/2/2017)
IAR
Texas
(8/7/2017)
RR
Virginia
(8/14/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/2/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/09/2024
Cover Page
04/29/2024

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139Berkley, MI 48072

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