Thomas S. Beck

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS

Towson, MD

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CRD#: 1683926

Professional summary

Thomas Springer Beck, who also goes by Tom Beck, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Towson, Maryland and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Lutherville, Maryland.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Thomas has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

Tom Beck

Other business activities

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1) CPA/Enrolled Agent/Tax Preparer/Accounting Services, 308 Brook Rd., Towson, MD 21286, since 1/15/01, non-investment related, 250/year, 250/trading. 2)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 308 Brook Rd., Towson, MD 21286, 5/11/87, THROUGH VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 20/WK - 20/TRADING. 3)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 40/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 4) NCAA Football Replay Official, 308 Brook Rd. Towson, MD 21286, since 8/1/69, non-investment related, 15/month, 0/trading.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Towson, MD

Current

March 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

Lutherville, MD

Past

September 20, 2012 - May 5, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

HUNT VALLEY, MD

Past

August 1, 2012 - May 5, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

HUNT VALLEY, MD

Past

February 6, 2007 - March 23, 2012

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

LUTHERVILLE, MD

Past

February 6, 2007 - March 23, 2012

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

LUTHERVILLE, MD

Past

January 13, 2006 - November 28, 2007

PROSTATIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 132662

GLEN BERNIE, MD

Past

October 21, 2004 - December 31, 2005

PROSTATIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 132662

GLEN BERNIE, MD

Past

December 5, 2002 - November 14, 2003

GILMAN + CIOCIA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110847

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

Past

October 19, 2001 - October 31, 2007

ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD

RIA

CRD#: 110709

TOWSON, MD

Past

July 25, 2001 - January 17, 2007

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18334

TOWSON, MD

Past

July 7, 2000 - August 6, 2001

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

LINCOLN, NE

Past

March 19, 1999 - May 25, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

March 19, 1999 - May 25, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

July 14, 1998 - April 2, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

July 14, 1998 - April 2, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 29, 1997 - August 27, 1998

LOMBARD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 27954

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

June 21, 1996 - March 19, 1997

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14416

PURCHASE, NY

Past

September 27, 1995 - June 14, 1996

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 29367

CARMEL, IN

Past

December 16, 1991 - October 5, 1995

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

December 16, 1991 - October 5, 1995

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

April 17, 1991 - February 8, 1993

CHESAPEAKE SECURITIES RESEARCH CORPORATION

CRD#: 14161

SEVERNA PARK, MD

Past

March 29, 1989 - February 26, 1991

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 3, 1987 - February 23, 1989

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

Past

October 30, 1987 - November 4, 1987

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

CRD#: 2

Past

July 22, 1987 - October 31, 1987

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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.

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.

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Maryland
(3/16/2018)

IAR

Maryland
(3/16/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/12/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/12/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/18/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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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Thomas S. Beck

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

PROSTATIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS GROUP

PROSTATIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS GROUP

GILMAN + CIOCIA, INC.

ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

LOMBARD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

CHESAPEAKE SECURITIES RESEARCH CORPORATION

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/12/1998

Series 63

Date: 8/12/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/18/1987

FINRA

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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