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Richard W. Parsons

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Newton, KS 67114
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CRD#: 2214235
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Professional summary


Richard Wayne Parsons, who also goes by Rich Parsons, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Newton, Kansas and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Newton, Kansas.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Richard has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rich Parsons

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) CROSSROADS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, 1023 WASHINGTON RD, STE 100, NEWTON, KS,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 08/01/00, NIR, AGENT, 40 HR/MO- 25/TRADING HR. 2) WHITEWATER FIREMAN'S RELIEF FUND, 201 S ELM, PO BOX 197, WHITEWATER, KS, TREASURER, 01/01/15, INV REL, 10 HR/YR- 0/TRADING HR. 3) WICHITA TOY TRAIN MUSEUM & CLUB, 130 S LAURA, WICHITA, KS, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ETITY, 01/01/10, NIR, 12 HR/MO- 0/TRADING HR 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-80 HR/MO-80/TRADING. 04/29/21-IAR THAT MANAGES CLIENT ASSETS OR PREPARES FINANCIAL PLANS FOR A FEE. OBA FORM SUBMITTED ON FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL 'S BEHALF, BY CIR HOME OFFICE. TIME SPENT AND INCOME ARE ESTIMATED. 5) WICHITA TOY TRAIN MUSEUM ENDOWMENT FUND, 130 S Laura, Wichita KS 67211, United States, 04/12/2022, Finance Committee Member and Financial Advisor, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, INV REL, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 6) MID KANSAS INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM, 120 E 7th, Newton KS 67114, United States, 03/01/1995, First Vice President, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 7) AUTUMN GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, 512 N Main, Newton KS 67114, 10/2022, Board Member, HOA, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO Trading. 8) WICHITA TOY TRAIN MUSEUM & CLUB, 130 S LAURA, WICHITA KS 67211, 01/2024, PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING. 9) TAG ADVISORS, 4801 Cox Rd, Suite 102, Glen Allen VA 23060, United States, 12/10/2024, W2 Employee, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 160 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 29, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1023 Washington Rd. Ste. 100, Newton, KS 67114
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Newton, KS
Current

April 29, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1023 Washington Rd. Ste. 100, Newton, KS 67114
BD
CRD#: 39543
Newton, KS
Past

May 1, 2017 - April 29, 2021

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103857
Newton, KS
Past

May 1, 2017 - April 29, 2021

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
Newton, KS
Past

July 23, 2009 - May 8, 2017

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
NEWTON, KS
Past

July 23, 2009 - May 8, 2017

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
NEWTON, KS
Past

May 30, 2008 - August 6, 2009

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
NEWTON, KS
Past

January 3, 2007 - August 4, 2009

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
NEWTON, KS
Past

May 16, 2005 - January 3, 2007

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110778
NEWTON, KS
Past

May 16, 2005 - May 30, 2008

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
NEWTON, KS
Past

January 5, 1994 - May 18, 2005

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 21, 1992 - December 31, 1993

PRIMELINE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15896
WICHITA, KS

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
Alaska
(1/3/2022)
RR
Arizona
(12/20/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(1/2/2024)
RR
Colorado
(4/29/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/29/2021)
RR
Idaho
(4/29/2021)
RR
Illinois
(11/12/2021)
RR
Kansas
(4/29/2021)
IAR
Kansas
(4/29/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(4/2/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(4/29/2021)
RR
Missouri
(4/29/2021)
RR
Montana
(4/29/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(4/29/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(6/7/2021)
RR
Ohio
(10/29/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/29/2021)
RR
Texas
(4/29/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/29/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(4/29/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/27/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 134139Newton, KS 67114

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