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Gregory S. Raines

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Etowah, TN 37331
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CRD#: 2424857
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Professional summary


Gregory Scott Raines, who also goes by Gregory S Raines, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Etowah, Tennessee and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Gregory has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gregory S Raines

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. THE COMMONWEALTH GROUP INC, 6 BRIDGEHAMPTON PL, RICHMOND, VA, 11/1987 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2 HR/WK - 0/TRADING. 2. BENEFIT PARTNERS INC, 6 BRIDGEHAMPTON PL, RICHMOND, VA, 6/2011 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 2/WK - 0/TRADING. 3. GSRC INC, 6 BRIDGEHAMPTON PL, RICHMOND, VA, 3/2016 AS CEO OF CORPORATION TO PROVIDE PAYROLL AND BENEFIT SERVICES TO ATLANTIC FINANCIAL GROUP AND THE COMMONWEALTH GROUP. NIR - 5/WK - 2.5/TRADING. 5. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 2 HR/WK - 2/TRADING. 07/23/12. 6. TAG ADVISORS, 4801 COX RD STE 102, GLEN ALLEN, VA, 03/2016. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL UTILIZING DBA NAME. INV REL-40/WK-6.5/TRADING. 7. THE COMMONWEALTH GROUP, INC, 6 BRIDGEHAMPTON PLACE, RICHMOND, VA,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 11/01/87, PRESIDENT, NIR, 2/WK- 0/TRADING 8. GSR PRIVATE PRACTICE, 6 BRIDGHAMPTON PLACE, RICHMOND, VA,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES,11/01/20, NIR, CEO/PRESIDENT, 15/WK- 10/TRADING 9. EVERYINCOME, INC, 1950 OLD GALLOWS ROAD, STE 770, VIENNA, VA, ADV BOARD MEMBER, 04/01/21, NIR, CONSULTANT, 2 HR/WK- 0/TRADING HR. 10. TAG CHARITY, 4801 Cox Road, Suite 102, Glen Allen VA 23060, United States, 02/01/2025, Board Member, Administrative, INV REL, 1 HR/MO- 1HR/TRADING HR. 11. TAG PROTECT, 4801 Cox Road, Richmond VA 23060, United States, 10/31/2025, Owner, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, (3) HR/MO - (3) 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

August 18, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 400-a Tennessee Ave. Ste. 1, Etowah, TN 37331Office #2: 5066 S Amherst Hwy. Ste. 104, Madison Heights, VA 24572Office #3: 4801 Cox Rd. Ste 102, Glen Allen, VA 23060
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Etowah, TN
Current

August 18, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 4801 Cox Rd. Suite 102, Glen Allen, VA 23060Office #2: 400-a Tennessee Ave. Ste. 1, Etowah, TN 37331Office #3: 5066 S Amherst Highway Ste 104, Madison Heights, VA 24572
BD
CRD#: 39543
Glen Allen, VA
Past

February 4, 2009 - August 25, 2011

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 3, 2009 - August 25, 2011

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 17, 2000 - January 26, 2009

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 23, 1996 - January 26, 2009

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 8, 1994 - May 22, 1996

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 1, 1994 - April 12, 1994

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

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

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Alabama
(1/3/2017)
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Alaska
(1/3/2017)
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Arizona
(8/29/2011)
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Arkansas
(8/14/2012)
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California
(9/1/2011)
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Colorado
(9/1/2011)
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Connecticut
(8/14/2012)
RR
Delaware
(10/25/2011)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/15/2011)
RR
Florida
(8/19/2011)
RR
Georgia
(8/18/2011)
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Hawaii
(1/3/2017)
RR
Idaho
(1/3/2017)
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Illinois
(9/1/2011)
RR
Indiana
(9/1/2011)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2014)
RR
Kansas
(10/24/2011)
RR
Kentucky
(9/1/2011)
RR
Louisiana
(8/25/2011)
RR
Maine
(1/3/2017)
RR
Maryland
(9/1/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/7/2011)
RR
Michigan
(9/1/2011)
RR
Minnesota
(11/7/2011)
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Mississippi
(8/25/2011)
RR
Missouri
(8/18/2011)
RR
Montana
(9/1/2011)
RR
Nebraska
(1/3/2017)
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Nevada
(1/3/2017)
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New Hampshire
(11/7/2011)
RR
New Jersey
(9/1/2011)
RR
New Mexico
(1/3/2017)
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New York
(8/18/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(8/18/2011)
RR
North Dakota
(1/3/2017)
RR
Ohio
(8/29/2011)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/7/2011)
RR
Oregon
(9/1/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/1/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/3/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(8/18/2011)
RR
South Dakota
(8/23/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(11/7/2011)
RR
Texas
(9/1/2011)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2016)
RR
Utah
(1/9/2012)
RR
Vermont
(1/3/2017)
RR
Virginia
(8/18/2011)
IAR
Virginia
(8/18/2011)
RR
Washington
(5/10/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(9/1/2011)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2017)
RR
Wyoming
(1/3/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/8/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 134139Etowah, TN 37331

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