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Esther Kuznetz
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Sarasota, FL 34243
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CRD#: 1949642
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Professional summary
Esther Kuznetz, who also goes by Esther K. Halt, Esther Kuznetz Halt, Esther Jo Levine, Esther Levine, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Sarasota, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Sarasota, Florida.
Esther is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Esther has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Esther K. Halt | Esther Kuznetz Halt | Esther Jo Levine | Esther Levine
Other business activities
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1. ESTHER KUZNETZ, 2970 University Parkway, Suite 200, Sarasota FL 34243, 04/2025, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, INV REL, 0 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 2. STAR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, 2970 University Parkway, Suite 200, Sarasota FL 34243, 04/2025, President, DBA Name, INV REL, 120 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 3. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING, 04/2025
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 29, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2970 University Parkway Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34243RIA
CRD#: 134139
Sarasota, FL
Current
April 24, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 2970 University Parkway Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34243BD
CRD#: 39543
Sarasota, FL
Past
November 20, 2024 - May 2, 2025
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 140808
Sarasota, FL
Past
November 15, 2024 - May 2, 2025
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 44848
Sarosota, FL
Past
March 22, 2019 - November 19, 2024
IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 140190
SARASOTA, FL
Past
March 21, 2019 - November 19, 2024
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17839
SARASOTA, FL
Past
January 9, 2019 - March 22, 2019
INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 144426
SARASOTA, FL
Past
January 3, 2019 - March 22, 2019
INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10645
SARASOTA, FL
Past
December 1, 2014 - January 2, 2019
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 1763
Sarasota, FL
Past
November 26, 2014 - January 2, 2019
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 1763
Sarasota, FL
Past
March 25, 2013 - September 9, 2014
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Past
March 4, 2013 - September 9, 2014
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Past
September 22, 2008 - March 8, 2013
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
September 15, 2008 - March 8, 2013
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
January 2, 2004 - June 23, 2008
NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25996
SARASOTA, FL
Past
March 12, 2001 - January 5, 2004
NRP FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 103717
BRYAN, OH
Past
March 18, 1998 - June 1, 2009
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 133443
SARASOTA, FL
Past
June 11, 1996 - March 12, 2001
MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35039
ATLANTA, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(8/13/2025)
RR
Colorado(8/13/2025)
RR
Florida(4/24/2025)
IAR
Florida(4/29/2025)
RR
Indiana(4/24/2025)
RR
New Jersey(4/24/2025)
RR
New Mexico(4/24/2025)
RR
New York(4/24/2025)
RR
Ohio(4/24/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina(4/24/2025)
RR
Texas(7/22/2025)
IAR
Texas(7/22/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/10/2004
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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