Erik G. Ford
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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CRD#: 2479371
Professional summary
Erik George Ford, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Erik has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 2) FORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 800 ROOSEVELT, A240, GLEN ELLYN, IL, 10/2019, FINANCIAL CONSULTING FOR DIVORCE, INV REL, 3 HR/MO, 1 HR/MO TRADING. 3) ERIK FORD, 800 ROOSEVELT, B413 GLEN ELLYN, IL, 07/2005, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 8 HR/MO, 4 HR/MO TRADING. 4) SCIENCE AND ARTS ACADEMY, 1825 MINER ST, DES PLAINES, IL, 08/2018, TRUSTEE/BOARD MEMBER, PRIVATE SCHOOL, NIR, 2 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 5) FORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, 100 E PIERCE RD, SUITE 100, ITASCA, IL, 10/2018, OWNER, DBA, INV REL, 200 HR/MO, 28 HR/MO TRADING. 6) FORTITUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, 800 ROOSEVELT RD, SUITE B413, GLEN ELLYN, IL, 02/2024, OWNER, DBA, NIR, 250 HR/MO, 195 HR/MO TRADING.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2011
Experience
Current
October 1, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 800 Roosevelt Road, Bldg. B, Suite 413, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137Office #2: 100 Pierce Rd. Ste 100, Itasca, IL 60143RIA
CRD#: 134139
Glen Ellyn, IL
Current
October 1, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 800 Roosevelt Rd. Bldg B, Ste 413, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137Office #2: 100 Pierce Rd. Ste 100, Itasca, IL 60143BD
CRD#: 39543
Glen Ellyn, IL
Past
July 29, 2016 - October 4, 2018
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
ITASCA, IL
Past
July 29, 2016 - October 3, 2018
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
ITASCA, IL
Past
January 2, 2015 - August 11, 2016
FORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 173501
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past
December 11, 2008 - August 12, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past
December 11, 2008 - August 12, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past
April 14, 2005 - December 16, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
OAKBROOK, IL
Past
April 5, 2005 - December 16, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
OAKBROOK, IL
Past
January 5, 2000 - May 21, 2004
ABN AMRO INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past
October 1, 1998 - March 22, 1999
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 6, 1994 - October 1, 1998
BANCAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17977
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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
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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
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RR
Arizona(3/4/2019)
RR
California(10/1/2018)
RR
Colorado(10/1/2018)
RR
Florida(10/1/2018)
RR
Georgia(10/1/2018)
RR
Hawaii(1/4/2021)
RR
Illinois(10/1/2018)
IAR
Illinois(10/1/2018)
RR
Indiana(10/1/2018)
RR
Iowa(10/1/2018)
RR
Kansas(10/1/2018)
RR
Michigan(10/1/2018)
RR
Minnesota(6/19/2023)
RR
Montana(1/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina(10/1/2018)
RR
South Carolina(5/23/2024)
RR
Tennessee(1/2/2020)
RR
Texas(3/20/2024)
IAR
Texas(3/20/2024)
RR
Washington(10/1/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(10/1/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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