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Richard P. Caruso

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Bristol, CT 06010
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CRD#: 1624067
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Professional summary


Richard Paul Caruso, who also goes by Rich Caruso, Richard Caruso, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Bristol, Connecticut and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Bristol, Connecticut.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rich Caruso | Richard Caruso

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. TRACY-DRISCOLL AND CO INC, PO box 2060, Bristol CT 06011, United States, 09/01/1987. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL-5/WK-5/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) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 9, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 10 Main Street 4th Floor, Bristol, CT, 06010
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Bristol, CT
Current

November 7, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 10 Main Street 4th Floor, Bristol, CT, 06010
BD
CRD#: 39543
Bristol, CT
Past

May 27, 1994 - December 14, 2018

OHANESIAN / LECOURS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23757
BRISTOL, CT
Past

October 15, 1993 - December 8, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

August 3, 1993 - December 14, 2018

OHANESIAN / LECOURS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23757
BRISTOL, CT
Past

December 2, 1991 - July 7, 1993

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

April 18, 1990 - December 31, 1990

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

June 2, 1988 - December 31, 1989

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

February 10, 1988 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 18, 1987 - November 13, 1987

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

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".
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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
Connecticut
(11/9/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(11/9/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/4/2021)
RR
Florida
(11/7/2018)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 134139Bristol, CT 06010

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