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Gerald R. Rose

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Altoona, PA
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CRD#: 1912674
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Professional summary


Gerald Robert Rose, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Altoona, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Gerald has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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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) ST. THERESE CHURCH, 2301 5th Street, Altoona PA 16601, 07/2025, Committee Member, Volunteer, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 2) WESTWOOD WATER COMPANY, Stephenson Street, Altoona PA 16601, 07/2025, President, Volunteer, NIR, 6 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 3) ROSE INVESTMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, 117 Westwood Park Rd, Altoona PA 16601, 07/2025, Investment Advisor Representative, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 130 HR/MO TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 Pleasant Plain Road, Fairfield IA 52556, United States, 07/01/2025, Investment Advisor Representative, CIRA Affiliation, 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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

July 1, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Altoona, PA
Current

July 1, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Altoona, PA
Past

September 22, 2017 - June 30, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Altoona, PA
Past

September 11, 2017 - June 30, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Altoona, PA
Past

March 5, 2015 - April 26, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

March 4, 2015 - April 26, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

January 25, 2010 - June 18, 2014

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
ALTOONA, PA
Past

January 20, 2010 - June 18, 2014

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
ALTOONA, PA
Past

May 19, 2006 - December 17, 2009

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
ALTOONA, PA
Past

May 1, 2003 - May 18, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
PORTAGE, PA
Past

January 27, 2003 - April 30, 2003

T.H.E. FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD

BD
CRD#: 14720
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

October 1, 1999 - April 23, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 18, 1996 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 25, 1995 - February 20, 1996

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

March 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 8, 1991 - March 9, 1994

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 15, 1989 - August 26, 1991

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 1989 - August 26, 1991

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Florida
(7/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/1/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 134139Altoona, PA

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