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Alexander P. Kline

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
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CRD#: 1271785
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Professional summary


Alexander Patrick Kline, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Alexander has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN ROAD, FAIRFIELD IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INVESTMENT RELATED 25/WEEK 20/TRADE. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2) DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP 311 MAIN STREET IRWIN, PA 15642. BEGAN 01/01/1984 AS INSURANCE AGENT FOR LIFE, HEALTH, AND P&C. INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 5 HRS/WK. 5 HRS DURING TRADING. 3) ANIMAL FRIENDS, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237, 10/2023, Committee Member, Volunteer, NIR, 2 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING. 4) IRWIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, 311 Main Street, Irwin PA 15642, United States, 12/15/2021, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

December 21, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 368 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
RIA
CRD#: 134139
PITTSBURGH, PA
Current

December 21, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 368 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
BD
CRD#: 39543
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

December 14, 2011 - December 20, 2011

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 13, 2011 - December 20, 2011

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 17, 2010 - November 21, 2011

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 5, 2007 - November 21, 2011

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

July 23, 2007 - October 22, 2007

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 27, 1997 - November 2, 2006

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109903
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 3, 1996 - December 31, 2007

M & E INVESTMENT GROUP, INC

RIA
CRD#: 123885
CARNEGIE, PA
Past

May 7, 1990 - October 22, 2007

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

February 22, 1990 - May 10, 1990

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 21, 1985 - March 8, 1990

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 5, 1985 - November 12, 1985

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

August 22, 1984 - March 4, 1985

MANAGED INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2640
Past

June 20, 1984 - August 31, 1984

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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".
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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
Alabama
(1/3/2022)
RR
Arizona
(10/20/2025)
RR
California
(12/21/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(5/15/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/6/2012)
RR
Georgia
(12/21/2011)
RR
Illinois
(2/4/2020)
RR
Indiana
(2/15/2023)
RR
Iowa
(1/3/2025)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2012)
RR
Michigan
(10/20/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2020)
RR
New York
(9/5/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(4/1/2015)
RR
North Dakota
(1/9/2023)
RR
Ohio
(1/3/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/21/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/21/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(1/10/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(11/18/2022)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2016)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2016)
RR
Utah
(1/21/2014)
RR
Virginia
(1/10/2012)
RR
Washington
(1/21/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(2/27/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/18/2024)
IAR
Wyoming
(8/2/2017)
RR
Wyoming
(1/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
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#: 134139Pittsburgh, PA 15223

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