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Christopher A. Basque

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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CRD#: 2687153
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Professional summary


Christopher A Basque, who also goes by Chris A Basque, Chris Allan Basque, Christopher A Basque, Christopher Allan Basque, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris A Basque | Chris Allan Basque | Christopher A Basque | Christopher Allan Basque

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 13, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2700 North Central Avenue 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Phoenix, AZ
Current

November 6, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 2700 North Central Avenue 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
BD
CRD#: 39543
Phoenix, AZ
Past

March 2, 2022 - July 13, 2023

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 28, 2022 - July 13, 2023

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 2, 2021 - August 18, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

October 13, 2020 - December 14, 2020

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
Phoenix, AZ
Past

October 9, 2020 - December 14, 2020

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 169804
Phoenix, AZ
Past

July 15, 2020 - August 21, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

July 15, 2020 - August 21, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

April 9, 2020 - April 30, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 8, 2020 - April 30, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 24, 2017 - February 25, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 25, 2017 - February 25, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 27, 2016 - January 10, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 27, 2016 - January 10, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 11, 2016 - August 10, 2016

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP

RIA
CRD#: 110921
Tampa, FL
Past

March 12, 2015 - February 16, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 10, 2015 - February 16, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 5, 2014 - December 1, 2014

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143483
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 3, 2007 - March 11, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 30, 2004 - March 11, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 4, 2003 - January 7, 2004

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 2, 1999 - March 4, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 10, 1996 - December 31, 1998

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

February 9, 1996 - September 26, 1996

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME

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
Arizona
(11/7/2024)
IAR
Arizona
(11/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/10/2007
Uniform Combined State 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
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
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#: 134139Phoenix, AZ 85004

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