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David Carl Mills

David C. Mills

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Grafton, WI 53024
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CRD#: 2399992
David Carl Mills

Professional summary


David Carl Mills, CFP®, who also goes by Dave Mills, David C Mills, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Grafton, Wisconsin and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Grafton, Wisconsin.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave Mills | David C Mills

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.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 40/TRADING. 10/23/17. 2.SBG INC, 4800 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY, STE 100, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 1/2018 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 4/MO - 4/TRADING. 3.MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE COMPANY, OMAHA, NE, 8/2018 AS GENERAL AGENT/INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT. INV REL - 4/MO - 4/TRADING. 4.PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, DES MOINES, IA, 10/2018 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 4/MO - 4/TRADING. 5. INVESTMENT CENTER OF GRAFTON, 1019 Cedar Street, PO Box 563, Grafton WI 53024, United States, 07/01/2016, Member of DBA, DBA Name, INV REL, 170/MO - 140/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®
CFP®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

October 23, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1019 Cedar St, Grafton, WI 53024
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Grafton, WI
Current

October 23, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1019 Cedar St., Grafton, WI 53024
BD
CRD#: 39543
Grafton, WI
Past

July 1, 2016 - October 23, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
GRAFTON, WI
Past

July 1, 2016 - October 23, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
GRAFTON, WI
Past

August 9, 2011 - July 5, 2016

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ELM GROVE, WI
Past

June 15, 2011 - July 13, 2016

ANNEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127987
ELM GROVE, WI
Past

March 31, 2009 - July 12, 2011

THE MUTUAL FUND STORE

RIA
CRD#: 138243
WAUKESHA, WI
Past

November 25, 2003 - July 31, 2007

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 31, 1995 - July 31, 2007

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 14, 1994 - December 31, 1994

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
Wisconsin
(10/23/2017)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/23/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/23/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 134139Grafton, WI 53024

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