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John M. Duncan

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Irwin, PA 15642
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CRD#: 1775861
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Professional summary


John Marshall Duncan JR is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Irwin, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Irwin, Pennsylvania.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)DUNCAN INSURANCE GROUP INC, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 12/1983 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NIR - 50/WK - 38/TRADING. 2)KEYSTONE INSURERS GROUP, 1995 POINT TOWNSHIP DR, NORTHUMBERLAND, PA 17857. BEGAN 1/2000 AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER.DEVOTES 8 HR/MO- 4 HR/TRADING. 3)NORWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 321 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA 15642. BEGAN 1/2012 AS BOARD MEMBER. DEVOTES 4 HR/MO- 1 HR/TRADING. 4)NORWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 100 CARUTHERS LN, IRWIN, PA 15642. BEGAN 1/2000 AS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DEVOTES 2 HR/MO- NONE DURING TRADING. 5.HUNTERS COLLEGE CAMP, 4 WHITE CHOPIN RD, CLARA TOWNSHIP, PA, 12/2017 AS PRESIDENT OF PRIVATE HUNTING CAMP. NIR - 50/YR - 0/TRADING. 6.NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, 281 MCMAHON DR, NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA, 12/2017 AS BOARD MEMBER. NIR - 20/YR - 0/TRADING. 7.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. 8. GIK, 1995 Point Township Drive, Northumberland PA 17857, United States, 01/10/2000, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 8/MO - 4/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

January 3, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Irwin, PA
Current

November 1, 2014 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
BD
CRD#: 39543
Irwin, PA
Past

May 13, 1988 - December 13, 1990

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
Past

February 1, 1988 - September 25, 1991

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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#: 134139Irwin, PA 15642

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