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Michael Lazarakis

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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CRD#: 2716021
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Professional summary


Michael Lazarakis is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

February 19, 2026 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4429 Bonney Rd Suite 450, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

May 10, 2019 - March 20, 2023

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2006 - May 10, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 16, 2005 - May 10, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 2000 - June 8, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 26, 1999 - February 1, 2000

A. R. SCHMEIDLER & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5845
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 5, 1996 - March 16, 1999

G.RESEARCH, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7353
RYE, 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".
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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Virginia
(2/19/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/2026
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/18/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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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#: 134139Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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