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Rodney Decker

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Fairfield, IA 52556
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CRD#: 2565081
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Professional summary


Rodney Decker, CFP®, who also goes by Rodney John Decker, Rodney Decker, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Fairfield, Iowa and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Fairfield, Iowa.

Rodney is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Rodney has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rodney John Decker | Rodney Decker

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, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE.

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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®

Experience


Current

April 8, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1776 Pleasant Plan Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fairfield, IA
Current

April 8, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

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

August 12, 2021 - November 10, 2023

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
Ames, IA
Past

August 12, 2021 - November 10, 2023

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Ames, IA
Past

May 10, 2021 - May 20, 2021

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
State Center, IA
Past

July 3, 2019 - January 22, 2021

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291396
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 2, 2019 - January 22, 2021

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 9, 2018 - June 20, 2019

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 8, 2018 - June 20, 2019

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 21, 2016 - August 17, 2018

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
ELGIN, IL
Past

June 21, 2016 - August 17, 2018

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
ELGIN, IL
Past

October 1, 2012 - June 27, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

October 1, 2012 - June 27, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

September 17, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

September 17, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

July 25, 2011 - September 17, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
WHEATON, IL
Past

July 25, 2011 - September 17, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
WHEATON, IL
Past

September 14, 2010 - July 15, 2011

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 14, 2010 - July 15, 2011

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - September 9, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - September 9, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

June 15, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
MT. PROSPECT, IL
Past

June 15, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 14, 2004 - June 4, 2004

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
WATERLOO, IA
Past

January 21, 2004 - June 4, 2004

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 10, 2002 - May 7, 2003

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

September 18, 1996 - October 19, 2001

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 27, 1996 - September 18, 1996

CHEMICAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36312
Past

January 12, 1995 - August 28, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Iowa
(4/8/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(4/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/12/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/21/2019
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 134139Fairfield, IA 52556

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