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Esperanza Padilla Gomez

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Downey, CA
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CRD#: 1386295
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Professional summary


Esperanza Padilla Gomez, who also goes by Esperanza Gomez Padilla, Espi Padilla, Esperanza Padilla-gomez, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Downey, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Seal Beach, California.

Esperanza is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Esperanza has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Esperanza Gomez Padilla | Espi Padilla | Esperanza Padilla-Gomez

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 RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 20/WK - 4/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2.GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, 210 CROW CANYON PL, STE 100, SAN RAMON, CA, 5/2016 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 20/WK - 20/TRADING. 3.THE CREPEREE LA, 11721 Patton Rd, Downey CA 90241, 03/2025, Owner, food industry, dog boarding, NIR, 10 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®
None

Experience


Current

May 17, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #2: 3020 Old Rand Pkwy. Ste 300, Seal Beach, CA 90740
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Downey, CA
Current

May 16, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3020 Old Ranch Pkwy Ste 300, Seal Beach, CA 90740
BD
CRD#: 39543
Seal Beach, CA
Past

December 2, 2013 - June 8, 2017

INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106335
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 18, 2013 - May 13, 2016

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 28, 2008 - November 8, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SEAL BEACH, CA
Past

March 28, 2008 - November 8, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SEAL BEACH, CA
Past

December 12, 2003 - April 14, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 12, 2003 - April 14, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 6, 2002 - December 19, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SEAL BEACH, CA
Past

August 6, 2002 - December 19, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 8, 1997 - June 13, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 9, 1997 - June 13, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 18, 1995 - June 17, 1997

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(6/24/2016)
RR
California
(5/16/2016)
IAR
California
(5/17/2016)
RR
Colorado
(4/15/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/23/2022)
RR
Idaho
(5/19/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(5/16/2016)
RR
Oregon
(8/15/2016)
RR
South Dakota
(4/11/2017)
RR
Washington
(6/5/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/19/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 134139Downey, CA

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