Charles R. Kelly

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS

Barrington, RI

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CRD#: 1332778

Professional summary

Charles Robert Kelly, who also goes by Bob Kelly, Robert Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Barrington, Rhode Island and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Charles has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bob Kelly | Robert Kelly

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 HISTORY FOR START DATE.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Barrington, RI

Current

February 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

Barrington, RI

Past

October 3, 2016 - February 26, 2018

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

October 3, 2016 - February 26, 2018

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

August 21, 2012 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 30613

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

August 21, 2012 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

January 5, 2006 - August 24, 2012

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

November 17, 2005 - August 24, 2012

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

January 27, 2003 - November 16, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 4806

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

January 9, 2003 - November 16, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

January 31, 2002 - December 18, 2002

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 107123

BARRINGTON, RI

Past

January 11, 2002 - December 18, 2002

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

LYNNFIELD, MA

Past

May 10, 1999 - January 29, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 10, 1999 - January 29, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

October 9, 1989 - November 20, 1998

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 9, 1989 - November 20, 1998

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

August 18, 1987 - August 14, 1989

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4882

Past

July 24, 1985 - September 24, 1987

ABEDON, LIMITED

CRD#: 16445

Past

February 21, 1985 - July 11, 1985

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4882

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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.

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

Connecticut
(2/16/2018)

Florida
(2/16/2018)

Massachusetts
(2/16/2018)

New York
(2/16/2018)

Rhode Island
(2/16/2018)

IAR

Rhode Island
(2/16/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/2/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/4/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/16/1985

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

WEALTHPORT WRAP BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
04/29/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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Charles R. Kelly

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

ABEDON, LIMITED

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/2/1999

Series 63

Date: 3/4/1985

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/16/1985

FINRA

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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