Ronald Lee Gribschaw | Financial Professional

Professional summary

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Ronald Lee Gribschaw was a registered financial professional .

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Ronald had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, A W MANILLA AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 01/1982. FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL-10/MO-10/TRADING. 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE.

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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

April 26, 2019 - November 6, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Pittsburgh, PA

Past

April 26, 2019 - November 6, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD

CRD#: 39543

Pittsburgh, PA

Past

July 20, 2011 - May 6, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

July 5, 2011 - May 6, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD

CRD#: 6413

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

December 6, 2004 - May 22, 2014

BRENTWOOD ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 119337

BETHEL PARK, PA

Past

October 14, 2004 - June 11, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13787

BETHEL PARK, PA

Past

June 20, 2003 - July 5, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD

CRD#: 13787

BETHEL PARK, PA

Past

October 23, 2001 - July 25, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

BROOMALL, PA

Past

July 6, 2001 - July 25, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

February 26, 1986 - June 21, 2001

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD

CRD#: 15840

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

July 29, 1985 - January 14, 1987

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD

CRD#: 3963

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

RR

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/13/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

RR

Series 63

Date: 5/16/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7

Date: 4/21/1990

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 22

Date: 5/23/1986

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 6

Date: 7/26/1985

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CI

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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Ronald L. Gribschaw

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BRENTWOOD ADVISORS, LLC

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/13/2004

Series 63

Date: 5/16/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/21/1990

Series 22

Date: 5/23/1986

Series 6

Date: 7/26/1985

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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