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James R. Barcomb

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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CRD#: 2434495
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Professional summary


James Robert Barcomb is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Plattsburgh, New York and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Plattsburgh, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) PLATTSBURGH HOUSING AUTHORITY, 4817 SOUTH CATHERINE STREET PLATTSBURGH NY, 03/2014, VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 2 HR/MO 2 HR/MO TRADING 2) HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COUNTRY, 358 TOM MILLER ROAD PLATTSBURGH NY, 04/2018, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 2 HR/MO 2 HR TRADING 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN FAIRFIELD IA 52556, 11/2022, IAR AFFILIATION, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 120 HR TRADING 4) BIG COUNTRY LLC, 39 COURT STREET PLATTSBURGH NY, 03/2021, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 1 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) BARCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 39 Court St., Plattsburgh NY 12901, United States, 03/05/2021, Owner, DBA, INV REL, 150 HR/MO 150 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

December 8, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 39 Court St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Plattsburgh, NY
Current

December 9, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 39 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
BD
CRD#: 39543
Plattsburgh, NY
Past

April 8, 2021 - April 3, 2023

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
Plattsburgh, NY
Past

March 9, 2021 - December 9, 2022

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
Plattsburgh, NY
Past

October 3, 2016 - March 11, 2021

IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140190
PLATTSBURGH, NY
Past

June 11, 2010 - March 11, 2021

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
PLATTSBURGH, NY
Past

June 14, 2002 - June 15, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
PLATTSBURGH, NY
Past

November 24, 1998 - March 6, 2002

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

November 14, 1997 - November 4, 1998

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 1997 - November 4, 1998

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 19, 1997 - October 28, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1994 - February 18, 1997

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE

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
Florida
(12/9/2022)
IAR
New York
(12/8/2022)
RR
New York
(12/9/2022)
RR
Vermont
(12/9/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2016
Uniform Combined State 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#: 134139Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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