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William T. Bourne

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Lynchburg, VA 24502
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CRD#: 2101825
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Professional summary


William Timothy Bourne, who also goes by Tim Bourne, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Lynchburg, Virginia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Lynchburg, Virginia.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. William has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tim Bourne

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) WILLIAM T BOURNE, 1703 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, STE A, LYNCHBURG, VA, INSURANCE AGENT/SALES, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, 03/31/20, INV REL, 10/WK- 5/TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA.04/02/20, INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 3) THE BOURNE GROUP, INC, 1703 ENTERPRISE DR, Suite A, LYNCHBURG VA 24502, 04/2012, President, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 80 HR/MO, 80 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 4, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1703 Enterprise Dr. Ste A, Lynchburg, VA 24502
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Lynchburg, VA
Current

April 2, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1703 Enterprise Dr. Ste A, Lynchburg, VA 24502
BD
CRD#: 39543
Lynchburg, VA
Past

April 2, 2020 - April 2, 2020

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

January 11, 2017 - April 2, 2020

COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104343
Lunchburg, VA
Past

April 19, 2016 - April 3, 2020

JAMES RIVER ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 283203
LYNCHBURG, VA
Past

December 10, 2012 - April 18, 2016

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
FOREST, VA
Past

February 26, 2010 - January 17, 2017

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
FOREST, VA
Past

November 9, 2009 - March 1, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
FOREST, VA
Past

April 8, 2003 - February 3, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RUSTBURG, VA
Past

April 8, 2003 - February 3, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RUSTBURG, VA
Past

May 1, 2002 - April 4, 2003

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
FOREST, VA
Past

March 9, 2002 - April 4, 2003

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 28, 2001 - March 9, 2002

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 9, 1999 - March 28, 2001

BRANCH, CABELL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6820
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 5, 1999 - July 16, 1999

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 3, 1996 - May 5, 1999

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3309
RICHMOND, VA
Past

July 7, 1994 - May 11, 1996

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 1992 - July 7, 1994

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 9, 1991 - July 2, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 9, 1991 - July 2, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
New York
(4/2/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/4/2020)
IAR
Virginia
(4/4/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/4/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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#: 134139Lynchburg, VA 24502

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