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Stephen W. Bell Sr

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Port St. Lucie, FL
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CRD#: 1829331
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Professional summary


Stephen Wayne Bell Sr, who also goes by Stephen Wayne Bell Sr, Stephen Wayne Bell, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Port St. Lucie, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Stephen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Wayne Bell Sr | Stephen Wayne Bell

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) ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL NETWORK, 4429 BONNEY ROAD, STE 450, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 03/01/21, INV REL, 20 HR/WK, 20 TRADING HR. 2) INTEGRITY FINANCIAL GROUP, 4429 BONNEY ROAD, STE 450, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES,06/23/03, NIR, 20 HR/MO 20 HR/MO TRADING 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 04/2021, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 80 HR/MO 80 HR/MO TRADING 4) GRIFFIN DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, 4429 BONNEY ROAD SUITE 450 VIRGINIA BEACH VA, 01/2023, VICE PRESIDENT, 1099 CONTRACTOR, NIR, 5 HR/MO 5 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

April 23, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #2: 4429 Bonney Rd. Suite 450, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Port St. Lucie, FL
Current

April 23, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #2: 4429 Bonney Rd Suite 450, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
BD
CRD#: 39543
Port St. Lucie, FL
Past

December 8, 2015 - April 27, 2021

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

September 11, 2003 - April 27, 2021

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 5, 1998 - June 24, 2003

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 23, 1998 - March 17, 1998

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
Past

May 7, 1997 - March 13, 1998

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 1994 - April 14, 1997

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 9, 1990 - August 9, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 9, 1990 - August 9, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 19, 1989 - July 31, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 17, 1988 - August 14, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 17, 1988 - August 14, 1989

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".
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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
(4/23/2021)
RR
Alaska
(4/23/2021)
RR
Arizona
(4/23/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(4/23/2021)
RR
California
(4/23/2021)
RR
Colorado
(4/23/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(4/23/2021)
RR
Delaware
(4/23/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/23/2021)
RR
Florida
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Florida
(9/10/2024)
RR
Georgia
(4/23/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(4/23/2021)
RR
Idaho
(4/23/2021)
RR
Illinois
(4/23/2021)
RR
Indiana
(4/23/2021)
RR
Iowa
(4/23/2021)
RR
Kansas
(4/23/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(4/23/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(4/23/2021)
RR
Maine
(4/23/2021)
RR
Maryland
(4/23/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/23/2021)
RR
Michigan
(4/23/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(4/23/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(4/23/2021)
RR
Missouri
(4/23/2021)
RR
Montana
(2/13/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(1/3/2022)
RR
Nevada
(4/23/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/23/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(4/23/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(4/23/2021)
RR
New York
(4/23/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(4/23/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(4/23/2021)
RR
Ohio
(4/23/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/23/2021)
RR
Oregon
(4/23/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/23/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico
(4/23/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/23/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(4/23/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(4/23/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(4/23/2021)
RR
Texas
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/23/2021)
RR
Utah
(3/1/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Virgin Islands
(9/15/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(5/13/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(4/23/2021)
RR
Washington
(4/23/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(4/23/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/23/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(4/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/7/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 134139Port St. Lucie, FL

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