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Sharon P. Bunker

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Biddeford, ME 04005
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CRD#: 2332427
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Professional summary


Sharon Perkins Bunker, who also goes by Sharon Eileen Bunker, Sharon Eileen Perkins, Sharon Eileen Perkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Biddeford, Maine and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Biddeford, Maine.

Sharon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Sharon has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sharon Eileen Bunker | Sharon Eileen Perkins | Sharon Eileen Perkins

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) SHARON BUNKER, 180 POOL ST, BIDDEFORD, ME, 03/2024, NOTARY PUBLIC, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 1 HR/MO TRADING. 2) PENSION PROFESSIONALS, 180 Pool St, Biddeford ME 04005, United States, 03/25/2024, W2, Administrative, INV REL, 120/MO - 8/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 24, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 180 Pool St., Biddeford, ME 04005
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Biddeford, ME
Current

April 25, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 180 Pool Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
BD
CRD#: 39543
Biddeford, ME
Past

March 25, 2024 - March 25, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

January 5, 2018 - July 31, 2020

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 31, 2017 - March 8, 2024

OLD PORT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108228
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 7, 2014 - March 8, 2016

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
KENNEBUNK, ME
Past

May 7, 2014 - March 8, 2016

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
KENNEBUNK, ME
Past

May 29, 2013 - January 30, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 29, 2013 - January 30, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 23, 2012 - June 14, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
LARCHMONT, NY
Past

February 14, 2012 - June 14, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
LARCHMONT, NY
Past

January 6, 2003 - February 23, 2010

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
CUMBERLAND FORESIDE, ME
Past

November 13, 2002 - January 10, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 17, 2001 - March 6, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 17, 2001 - March 6, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

IAR
Maine
(4/24/2024)
RR
Maine
(7/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/31/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/8/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 134139Biddeford, ME 04005

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