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Thomas G. Whelan

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Morristown, NJ 07960
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CRD#: 2221331
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Professional summary


Thomas Gerard Whelan, who also goes by Thomasm Whelan, Tom Whelan, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Morristown, New Jersey and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Morristown, New Jersey.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomasm Whelan | Tom Whelan

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. TOM WHELAN, 61 SUN VALLEY RD, RAMSEY, NJ, RENTAL PROPERTY, SUMMER BEACH HOUSE RENTAL, 11/12/15, NIR, 20/YR- 0/TRADING 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 40/TRADING. 10/18/18. 3. SPRING POINT SENIOR LIVING, 4814 OUTLOOK DR, WALL TOWNSHIP, NH, 1/2019 AS FINANCE BOARD MEMBER. NIR - 5/MO - 0/TRADING. 4. WHELAN SCOTT ASSET MANAGEMENT, 1 MADISON AVE, MADISON NJ, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES,11/12/95, NIR, 10/YR- 0/TRADING 5. WHELAN SCOTT ASSET MANAGEMENT, 1 MADISON AVE, MADISON, NJ, CO-OWNER OF BUSINESS PROPERTY, 05/07/19, INV REL, 10 HR/YR- 0/TRADING HR. 6. TOM WHELAN,96 OCEAN LANE, SEASIDE PARK, NJ, RENTAL PROPERTY, 01/06/20, NIR, 20 HR/YR- 0/TRADING HR.

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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

October 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 89 Headquarter Plaza North Tower 14th Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Morristown, NJ
Current

October 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
BD
CRD#: 39543
Morristown, NJ
Past

August 23, 2007 - October 22, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
LIVINGSTON, NJ
Past

August 17, 2007 - October 22, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
LIVINGSTON, NJ
Past

April 23, 2003 - August 28, 2007

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

May 3, 1999 - August 28, 2007

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

June 9, 1995 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1995 - December 31, 1996

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

June 11, 1992 - March 15, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 11, 1992 - March 15, 1995

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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
(10/16/2018)
RR
Alaska
(5/4/2021)
RR
Arizona
(5/4/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(10/16/2018)
RR
Colorado
(10/16/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(10/16/2018)
RR
Delaware
(12/3/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/16/2018)
RR
Georgia
(1/15/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/16/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(10/16/2018)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/18/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(10/16/2018)
RR
New York
(10/16/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(10/16/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/16/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(10/16/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(10/16/2018)
RR
Texas
(10/16/2018)
IAR
Texas
(10/16/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/3/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 134139Morristown, NJ 07960

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