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Samuel L. Torrez

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
AURORA, CO 80014
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CRD#: 1726919
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Professional summary


Samuel Lyle Torrez, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Sam Torrez, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Aurora, Colorado and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Aurora, Colorado.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Samuel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Torrez

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) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES. 2) J AND S ENTERPRISES, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 3131 S VAUGHN WAY, STE 210 AURORA, CO, 80014; S CORPORATION; PRESIDENT; BEGAN 10/22/2002; 0 HOURS SPENT AT THIS ACTIVITY;OUR CPA ADVISED US TO INCORPORATE FOR TAX PURPOSES. WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING ANY BUSINESS THROUGH OUR S-CORP. OTHER THAN PAYING BILLS. 3) J AND S ENTERPRISES, 3131 S VAUGHN WAY, STE 210, AURORA, CO, OFFICE ASSISTANCE- OWNER, NIR, 8/MO- 0/TRADING 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 01/02/2009 5) CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, 3131 S. Vaughn Way, Suite 210, Aurora CO 80014, United States, 01/02/2009, IAR, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 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®
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

January 2, 2009 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: Cherry Creek Place I 3131 S. Vaughn Way Suite 210, Aurora, CO 80014
RIA
CRD#: 134139
AURORA, CO
Current

January 2, 2009 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: Cherry Creek Place I 3131 S. Vaughn Way, Ste 210, Aurora, CO 80014
BD
CRD#: 39543
Aurora, CO
Past

January 4, 2005 - December 31, 2008

RMIN SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 47274
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 8, 2004 - January 5, 2009

RMIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47274
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 22, 2001 - December 31, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DENVER, CO
Past

May 30, 2001 - December 31, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 16, 1987 - May 16, 2001

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
(1/2/2009)
RR
California
(1/2/2009)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2009)
IAR
Colorado
(1/2/2009)
RR
Illinois
(5/24/2017)
RR
Maryland
(5/13/2021)
RR
Missouri
(4/29/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/10/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/11/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/14/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 134139Aurora, CO 80014

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