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James Hunt

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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CRD#: 1375554
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Professional summary


James Hunt, AIF®, who also goes by James Herbert Hunt IV, James Herbert Hunt, Jim Hunt, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Bridgewater, New Jersey and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. James has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Herbert Hunt Iv | James Herbert Hunt | Jim Hunt

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. INSURANCE AGENT, 1200 Route 22 East Suite 2,000, Bridgewater NJ 08807, United States, 02/03/2025, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 2 HR/MO TRADING 2 CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 2/2025, AS ADMINISTRATIVE REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 80 HR/MO- 80 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

February 4, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1200 Route 22 East Suite 2000, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Bridgewater, NJ
Current

February 3, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1200 Route 22 East Suite 2,000, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
BD
CRD#: 39543
Bridgewater, NJ
Past

January 3, 2019 - February 4, 2025

AURORA PRIVATE WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 281604
Bridgewater, NJ
Past

January 2, 2019 - February 4, 2025

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
Bridgewater, NJ
Past

May 2, 2016 - December 31, 2018

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Bridgewater, NJ
Past

April 15, 2014 - December 31, 2018

INSIGHT PRIVATE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169017
SOMERVILLE, NJ
Past

September 27, 2012 - November 13, 2013

PREMIER COLLEGE FUNDING

RIA
CRD#: 151342
FLEMINGTON, NJ
Past

March 14, 2011 - October 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Past

March 14, 2011 - May 2, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Past

December 7, 2004 - March 14, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

December 11, 2003 - April 30, 2007

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 109729
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 7, 2001 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 7, 2001 - March 14, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

May 22, 1992 - May 3, 1994

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Past

July 13, 1989 - June 8, 1992

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

May 4, 1988 - July 20, 1989

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

September 4, 1987 - April 9, 1988

CHRISTOPHER WEIL & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 6566
Past

July 16, 1985 - November 30, 1987

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036

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
Georgia
(2/3/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(2/3/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(2/3/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(2/4/2025)
RR
New York
(2/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/3/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/24/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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
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#: 134139Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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