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Scott M. Bakley

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH
Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
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CRD#: 2504691
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Professional summary


Scott M Bakley, CFP®, who also goes by Scott Bakley, Scott Michael Bakley, is a registered financial professional currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Fairfield, Iowa.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Scott has worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott Bakley | Scott Michael Bakley

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.
Boulder Design by Step One Capital LLC- Owner, Start date: 10/01/2021, Address: 1912 Bentley Court, Norwalk, IA 50211, 12 total hours per month 0 during securities trading hours, Not Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation,

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

June 30, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1776 Pleasant Plain Rd, Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
BD
CRD#: 39543
Fairfield, IA
Past

September 17, 2024 - May 31, 2025

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
CLIVE, IA
Past

September 6, 2024 - May 31, 2025

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
CLIVE, IA
Past

June 29, 2023 - August 26, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 10, 2021 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
W Des Moines, IA
Past

June 10, 2021 - August 26, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 10, 2021 - August 26, 2024

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 10, 2021 - August 26, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 9, 2021 - August 26, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 1, 2018 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 1, 2018 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 16, 2015 - October 2, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 26, 2015 - December 8, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 26, 2015 - December 8, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 22, 2014 - February 6, 2015

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 22, 2014 - February 6, 2015

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 27, 2014 - July 22, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 25, 2013 - July 22, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 13, 2012 - November 21, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 13, 2012 - November 21, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 18, 2012 - November 7, 2013

LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 154927
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 19, 2007 - July 6, 2012

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 15, 2007 - July 6, 2012

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 20, 2006 - February 16, 2007

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
CLIVE, IA
Past

May 30, 2003 - July 3, 2006

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 2, 1999 - May 28, 2003

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

February 18, 1997 - July 1, 1999

STANTON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29462
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

November 28, 1995 - April 12, 1996

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

July 19, 1994 - September 13, 1995

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Iowa
(6/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/27/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
CAMBRIDGE | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FAIRFIELD GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | CANTELLA & CO., INC. | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESERARCH, INC. | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543 / SEC#: , 8-48740

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Iowa since 10/12/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.SHAREHOLDER/HOLDING COMPANY
BELL, COLLEEN MCGUIREPRESIDENT INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCE; DIRECTOR5077188
BOEN, RYANEVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7842316
KUHLMAN, RICHARD HENRYSVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7076563
MILLER, SETH AARONPRESIDENT ADVOCACY & ADMINISTRATION; GENERAL COUNSEL; DIRECTOR5495508
ROBBINS, TAMMY ANNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER3125668
ROLLINS, EDDIE THOMASEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOR - BRIDGEPORT1523500
SHAFER, ANDREA LYNNEVP, CHIEF SUPERVISION OFFICER5448499
STONE, CARLA JEANFIRST VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER3193985
TURNER, GREGORY WALTEREVP, CONSULTING SERVICES3144311
VEST, VALARIE KNOBLOCKEVP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER3074142
VIVACQUA, JEFFREY FRANCISPRESIDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; DIRECTOR2608892
WEBBER, AMY LYNNCEO, SECRETARY; DIRECTOR1812670
YOUHN, STEPHEN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1414691

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration4

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543Fairfield, IA 52556-8757

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