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Leonard M. Brunkey

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
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CRD#: 1955890
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Professional summary


Leonard Michael Brunkey, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Butch Brunkey, Len Brunkey, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Rochester, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Rochester, Michigan.

Leonard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Leonard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Butch Brunkey | Len Brunkey

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)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN ROAD, FAIRFIELD IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INVESTMENT RELATED 25/WEEK 25/TRADE. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2)KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES,LLC, ROCHESTER, MI. 04/30/1990, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5/MONTHLY, NONE/TRADE 3)KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, 950 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 103, ROCHESTER, MI, 10/2005. SERVICES SUCH AS BOOK KEEPING, AUTO LEASE NEGOTIATION, NURSING HOME REVIEWS, Assisting client with prepping notes for estate planning meetings and tax/accounting meetings. Assisting with pre-paid funeral arraignments. etc. NIR - 100/YR - 0/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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 1994

Experience


Current

March 4, 2010 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 950 W University Dr Ste 101, Rochester, MI 48307
RIA
CRD#: 134139
ROCHESTER, MI
Current

June 5, 2000 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 950 W University Dr Ste 103, Rochester, MI 48307
BD
CRD#: 39543
Rochester, MI
Past

April 22, 1998 - June 9, 2000

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 10, 1996 - April 23, 1998

SEGER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31000
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

August 17, 1995 - April 19, 1996

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

April 17, 1990 - August 9, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 17, 1990 - August 9, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 1989 - April 9, 1990

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, 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".
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
Arizona
(1/12/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/21/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2005)
RR
Georgia
(10/13/2010)
RR
Michigan
(6/16/2000)
IAR
Michigan
(3/4/2010)
RR
New York
(1/21/2005)
RR
Ohio
(6/27/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(8/26/2010)
RR
Virginia
(8/9/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/2/2005)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 134139Rochester, MI 48307

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