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Barbra R. Shaffer

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
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CRD#: 1700153
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Professional summary


Barbra Robin Shaffer, who also goes by Barbra Robin Pearl, Barbra Pearl, Barbra Robin Schreiber, Barbra Schreiber, Barbra Shaffer, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Barbra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Barbra has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Barbra Robin Pearl | Barbra Pearl | Barbra Robin Schreiber | Barbra Schreiber | Barbra Shaffer

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, 01/2020, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO 80 HR/MO TRADING 2) SHAFFER WEALTH SOLUTIONS, 715 NE 16th Terrace, Suite 2, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304, 04/2024, PRESIDENT, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 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

December 13, 2019 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 715 Ne 16th Terrace Ste 2, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Current

December 13, 2019 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Past

May 30, 2019 - December 24, 2019

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 22, 2013 - December 24, 2019

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 22, 2009 - November 22, 2013

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

March 4, 2008 - October 16, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

November 13, 2006 - March 4, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
COCONUT CREEK, FL
Past

August 1, 2002 - November 14, 2006

JWH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45295
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 1, 2002 - January 28, 2002

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 13, 1997 - January 1, 2002

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 30, 1997 - October 14, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 12, 1995 - September 29, 1997

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 3, 1990 - January 12, 1995

AMERICAN CAPITAL MARKETING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6699
Past

August 25, 1988 - November 24, 1989

VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2269
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".
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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
Alabama
(3/12/2021)
RR
Colorado
(12/13/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(12/26/2019)
RR
Florida
(12/13/2019)
IAR
Florida
(1/3/2020)
RR
Georgia
(12/16/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(12/13/2019)
RR
Maryland
(12/13/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/13/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(12/13/2019)
RR
New York
(12/13/2019)
RR
Ohio
(12/13/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/13/2019)
RR
Texas
(12/13/2019)
IAR
Texas
(12/13/2019)
RR
Virginia
(4/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/18/2019
Uniform Combined 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#: 134139Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

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