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Karl E. Elsass
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Akron, OH 44311
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CRD#: 2021682
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Professional summary
Karl Edward Elsass, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Karl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Karl has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 125 W BOYER ST, WADSWORTH, OH, 9/2003 SELLING FIXED INS PRODUCTS THROUGH VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NIR - 10 HR/MO - 2/TRADING. 2)WADSWORTH TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL WADSWORTH, OH SINCE 2/1/03 AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, DEVOTING 10 HRS/YR AND 6 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS. 3) EFG PROPERTIES LLC; 125 W BOYER ST, WADSWORTH, OH, 11/2001. MANAGING MEMBER OF REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS CO. NIR - 5/MO - 5/TRADING. 4.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 9/2003 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40 HR/WK - 30/TRADING. 5.ELSASS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, 125 W BOYER ST, WADSWORTH, OH, 7/2004 AS PRESIDENT. INV REL - FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL UTILIZING DBA NAME. 40 HR/WK - 40/TRADING. 6. WADSWORTH SCHOOLS BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, 524 BROAD STREET, WADSWORTH, OH, BOARD COUNCIL MEMBER, 03/11/20, NIR, 1.5/MO- 1.5 TRADING 7. THE WADSWORTH ROTARY FOUNDATION, WADSWORTH, OH, 10/07/20, NIR, 1/MO- 0/TRADING 8. MEALS ON WHEELS OF WADSWORTH, INC, 215 HIGH ST, WADSWORTH OH 44281, 12/2023, NON-PROFIT BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING 9. ELSASS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., 125 West Boyer St, Wadsworth OH 44281, United States, 07/01/2004, President, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 160 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
March 28, 2005 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 100 Wheeler Street, Akron, OH 44311Office #2: 1807 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646Office #3: 3964 Fulton Dr. Nw, Canton, OH 44718Office #4: 1215 Greenfield Ave Sw, Canton, OH 44706Office #5: 1070 E. State St, Suite C, Salem, OH 44460Office #6: 4118 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646Office #7: 6583 Frank Avenue Nw, North Canton, OH 44702Office #8: 125 W Boyer St, Wadsworth, OH 44281Office #9: 3504 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708RIA
CRD#: 134139
Akron, OH
Current
September 22, 2003 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 125 W Boyer St, Wadsworth, OH 44281BD
CRD#: 39543
Wadsworth, OH
Past
September 24, 2003 - March 28, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39543
Canton, OH
Past
June 29, 2001 - September 23, 2003
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
CORAPOLIS, PA
Past
October 30, 1993 - September 23, 2003
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past
May 21, 1990 - October 29, 1993
CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5322
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(7/18/2012)
RR
Arizona(11/20/2019)
RR
California(9/22/2003)
RR
Florida(9/22/2003)
RR
Georgia(2/3/2006)
RR
Indiana(10/28/2010)
RR
Kentucky(1/4/2016)
RR
Michigan(4/1/2004)
RR
Missouri(10/15/2010)
RR
Montana(3/19/2013)
RR
New Jersey(1/2/2025)
RR
New Mexico(10/13/2022)
RR
North Carolina(9/22/2003)
RR
Ohio(9/22/2003)
IAR
Ohio(3/28/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/22/2003)
RR
South Carolina(9/22/2003)
RR
Tennessee(1/3/2017)
RR
Texas(2/25/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/25/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/22/2003)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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