Kay M. Knuth
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Appleton, WI 54915
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CRD#: 1296275
Professional summary
Kay Marie Knuth, CFP®, who also goes by Kay Marie Stachovak, Kay Marie Stachovan, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Kay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Kay has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kay Marie Stachovak | Kay Marie Stachovan
Other business activities
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1) KNUTH FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING, 101 W EDISON AVE, STE 256, APPLETON, WI, 2/2008, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 5 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING. 2) KNUTH FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING, 101 W EDISON AVE, STE 256, APPLETON, WI, 6/2016, OWNER, DIVORCE PLANNING SERVICES, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 3 HR/MO TRADING. 3) HARBOR HOUSE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM, 720 W 5TH ST, APPLETON, WI, 01/2010, PRO BONO FINANCIAL COUNSELING, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 7/2007, ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 180 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 5) LAWE STREET SANCTUARY LLC, 533 N TONKA ST, APPLETON, WI, 7/2018, OWNER/MEMBER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 12 HR/MO, 4 HR/MO TRADING. 6) KNUTH FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING, 101 W EDISON AVE, STE 256, APPLETON, WI, 6/2016, OWNER, DBA, NIR, 32 HR/MO, 8 HR/MO TRADING. 7) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 325 E FRANKLIN ST, APPLETON, WI, 11/2018, EDUCATION, NIR, 4 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 8) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND, 325 E FRANKLIN, APPLETON, WI, 03/2022, COMMITTEE MEMBER, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 1 HR/MO TRADING. 9) BEAMING INC., 2692 COUNTY ROAD GG, NEENAH, WI, 02/2023, BOARD MEMBER, NON-PROFIT, NIR, 2 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1988
Experience
Current
February 5, 2009 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 901 S Lawe St., Appleton, WI 54915RIA
CRD#: 134139
Appleton, WI
Current
July 9, 2007 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 901 S Lawe St., Appleton, WI 54915BD
CRD#: 39543
Appleton, WI
Past
April 8, 2004 - April 17, 2007
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 12984
GREEN BAY, WI
Past
March 22, 2004 - April 17, 2007
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
GREEN BAY, WI
Past
July 1, 1994 - July 14, 2003
M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC
BD
CRD#: 16517
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
January 12, 1994 - July 1, 1994
VALLEY SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17345
APPLETON, WI
Past
August 11, 1988 - November 18, 1993
FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.
BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past
August 23, 1984 - December 24, 1986
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6320
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 23, 1984 - July 25, 1988
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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(9/23/2013)
RR
Georgia(4/9/2015)
RR
Hawaii(3/6/2024)
RR
Illinois(5/15/2018)
RR
Indiana(10/20/2014)
RR
Texas(1/3/2012)
IAR
Texas(1/3/2012)
RR
Utah(1/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(7/9/2007)
IAR
Wisconsin(2/5/2009)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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