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Christopher P. Polk

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Littleton, CO 80127
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CRD#: 1741116
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Professional summary


Christopher Paul Polk, who also goes by Chris Paul Polk, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Littleton, Colorado and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Littleton, Colorado.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Christopher 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


Chris Paul Polk

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)ROCKY MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC 13984 W. BOWLES AVE # 200 LITTLETON, CO 80127. BEGAN 3/15/12 AS REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGING REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 5 HRS/WK. NONE DURING TRADING. 2.RMFG LLC, 13984 W BOWLES AVE STE 200, LITTLETON, CO, 1/2019 AS MANAGING MEMBER/INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 2/MO - 0/TRADING. 3.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 20/WK - 20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 4. CHRIS P POLK FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, 13984 W BOWLES AVE, STE 200, LITTLETON, CO, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 10/01/14, MANAGING MEMBER, 2/MO- 0/TRADING 5. CHRIS P POLK 13984 W BOWLES AVE, STE 200, LITTLETON, CO, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 02/01/11, OWNER/PRESIDENT, 20/WK- 4/TRADING 6. CLIFF P POLK JR, FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP, PO BOX 200, OSH KOSH, NE, FARMING - PARTNER, NIR, 07/10/85, 6/MO- 0/TRADING 7) TAMPA RENTAL, 6404 JOSEPHINE ARBOR PLACE, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER, 10/26/20, NIR, 2/MO- 0/TRADING

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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

August 11, 2008 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 13984 W Bowles Ave., #200, Littleton, CO 80127
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Littleton, CO
Current

August 11, 2008 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 13984 W Bowles Ave., #200, Littleton, CO 80127
BD
CRD#: 39543
Littleton, CO
Past

October 12, 2000 - August 12, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

February 15, 2000 - August 12, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

March 1, 1996 - February 15, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 18, 1987 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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
Arizona
(1/26/2017)
RR
California
(8/11/2008)
RR
Colorado
(8/11/2008)
IAR
Colorado
(8/11/2008)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/12/2019)
RR
Florida
(2/11/2010)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/30/2019)
RR
Maine
(8/28/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(5/8/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(2/19/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(8/11/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/15/2018)
RR
Utah
(10/22/2019)
RR
Washington
(7/29/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(5/29/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/10/2000
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#: 134139Littleton, CO 80127

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