Matthew J. Dernis
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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CRD#: 2692664
Professional summary
Matthew Jay Dernis, CFP®, who also goes by Matt Dernis, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Matthew has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Matt Dernis
Other business activities
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1.RETIREMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES LLC, 8980 SW 8 ST, PLANTATION, FL, 5/2018 AS PRESIDENT/INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 8/WK - 8/TRADING. 2.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 40/TRADING. 05/18/18 3.DERNIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS CORP, 12 SE 7TH ST STE 601, FT LAUDERDALE, FL, 3/2004 AS OWNER/PRESIDENT/FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL UTILIZING DBA NAME. INV REL - 60/WK - 30/TRADING. 4. DIVORCE LITIGATION SOLUTIONS, 12 SE 7TH ST STE 601, FT LAUDERDALE, FL, 10/2019. CONTRACTOR, DIVORCE PLANNING. INV REL-5/MO-3/TRADING.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Current
May 24, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 12 Se 7th St. Ste. 803, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Current
May 18, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 12 Se 7th Street Suite 803, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301BD
CRD#: 39543
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past
March 23, 2016 - May 31, 2018
FORTUNE 360 GROUP LLC
RIA
CRD#: 282391
PLANTATION, FL
Past
September 13, 2012 - July 2, 2015
ASSOCIATED INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133356
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
August 10, 2012 - June 8, 2018
INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 109011
PLANTATION, FL
Past
July 31, 2012 - June 8, 2018
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
PLANTATION, FL
Past
September 4, 2009 - August 17, 2010
NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104553
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
July 7, 2005 - August 20, 2012
DERNIS FINANCIAL
RIA
CRD#: 134866
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
November 14, 2003 - August 2, 2012
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
October 31, 2003 - August 2, 2012
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
October 17, 2001 - November 3, 2003
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 231
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past
October 17, 2001 - November 3, 2003
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 4, 1999 - October 11, 2001
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
March 5, 1996 - February 1, 1999
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
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
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
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RR
Arkansas(2/19/2025)
RR
California(5/18/2018)
RR
Delaware(3/22/2021)
RR
Florida(5/18/2018)
IAR
Florida(5/24/2018)
RR
Maryland(5/18/2018)
RR
Michigan(5/18/2018)
RR
New Hampshire(9/30/2021)
RR
New Jersey(9/17/2021)
RR
New York(5/18/2018)
RR
North Carolina(3/30/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/23/2021)
RR
South Carolina(5/18/2018)
RR
Utah(11/7/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(5/18/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301TRUST BUT VERIFY
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