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David R. Nicholson
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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CRD#: 1642734
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Professional summary
David Robert Nicholson, who also goes by Dave Nicholson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. David has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Dave Nicholson
Other business activities
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1)PREFERRED PLANNING CONCEPTS LLC, 1700 E Golf Road, Suite 250, Schaumburg IL 60173, 6/01/2002 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 80 HR/MO TRADING. 2)NICHOLSON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC, 35W730 OLD BARN RD, DUNDEE, IL, 1/01/2000 AS OWNER/CEO OF SUB S-CORP FOR TAX PURPOSES. INV REL - 0 HRS. 3)PRODUCED AND MARKETED BY PRE PAID LEGAL SERVICES dba LEGAL SHIELD, ONE PRE PAID WAY, ADA, OK, 8/1/11 AS COMMISSIONED PROVIDER OF A PRODUCT. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE WOULD BE TO PROVIDE IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION AND RESTORATION PROGRAMS AS A GROUP BENEFIT TO BUSINESS CLIENTS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 5 HRS/WK ALL DURING TRADING. 4)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 15/WK - 15/TRADING. 04/16/09. 5)FINANCIAL LOCK, INC, 101 W BIG BEAVER RD, STE 1400, TROY, MI, 07/01/20, NIR, BROKER/REPRESENTATIVE, IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION, 1 HR/MO- 1/TRADING HR.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 16, 2009 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 1700 E Golf Road Suite #250, Schaumburg, IL 60173RIA
CRD#: 134139
Schaumburg, IL
Current
April 16, 2009 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 1700 E Golf Road Suite #250, Schaumburg, IL 60173BD
CRD#: 39543
Schaumburg, IL
Past
January 10, 2000 - April 21, 2009
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 833
DES PLAINES, IL
Past
November 23, 1999 - April 21, 2009
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
DES PLAINES, IL
Past
January 2, 1998 - November 22, 1999
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past
August 28, 1996 - December 31, 1997
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8665
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past
January 26, 1995 - August 28, 1996
USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 22, 1993 - January 26, 1995
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 22, 1993 - January 26, 1995
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 4, 1993 - June 9, 1993
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
February 24, 1992 - July 17, 1992
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 21, 1992 - July 17, 1992
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 6, 1987 - October 9, 1990
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(4/16/2009)
RR
California(4/16/2009)
RR
Colorado(1/18/2013)
RR
Connecticut(9/13/2022)
RR
Delaware(11/26/2024)
RR
Florida(4/16/2009)
RR
Illinois(4/16/2009)
IAR
Illinois(4/16/2009)
RR
Indiana(4/16/2009)
RR
Iowa(8/30/2011)
RR
Kentucky(9/5/2024)
RR
Louisiana(4/16/2009)
RR
Maryland(4/28/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(9/21/2015)
RR
Michigan(4/16/2009)
RR
Minnesota(8/4/2022)
RR
Missouri(4/16/2009)
RR
Montana(4/16/2018)
RR
Nebraska(4/1/2019)
RR
New Jersey(4/16/2009)
RR
New York(4/16/2009)
RR
North Carolina(12/2/2024)
RR
Ohio(4/20/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina(1/11/2017)
RR
Tennessee(1/10/2014)
RR
Texas(7/10/2019)
IAR
Texas(7/10/2019)
RR
Virginia(2/19/2019)
RR
Washington(8/31/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(4/16/2009)
RR
Wyoming(7/16/2018)
Exams
State Security Law 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
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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)
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 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Schaumburg, IL 60173TRUST BUT VERIFY
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