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Adam I. Kim

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Fresno, CA 93720
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CRD#: 2846317
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Professional summary


Adam Ilung Kim, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Fresno, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Fresno, California.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Adam has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. ADAM KIM, 575 E LOCUST AVE STE 202 FRESNO CA 93720, 05/2023, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 2 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 52556, 05/2023 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING 3. VANGUARD UNIVERSITY, 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa CA 92626, 05/2023, BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 4. STRADA FINANCIAL, 575 E. Locust Ave, Ste 202B, Fresno CA, 10/2023, USING A TRADE NAME/DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 80 HR TRADING 5. RAMSEY SMARTVESTOR PRO, 575 E. Locust Ave, Ste 202, Fresno CA 93720, United States, 10/28/2024, referrals, consulting, INV REL, 10/MO - 5/Trading

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

May 19, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 575 E Locust Ave., Ste 202, Fresno, CA 93720
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fresno, CA
Current

May 19, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 575 E Locust Ave. Ste. 202, Fresno, CA 93720
BD
CRD#: 39543
Fresno, CA
Past

July 31, 2018 - June 5, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
FRESNO, CA
Past

July 31, 2018 - June 5, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
FRESNO, CA
Past

November 13, 2013 - August 13, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FRESNO, CA
Past

November 12, 2013 - August 13, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FRESNO, CA
Past

November 23, 2010 - November 14, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

June 18, 2010 - November 14, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 14, 2009 - March 24, 2010

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 27, 2006 - March 22, 2007

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 129288
LISLE, IL
Past

November 1, 2005 - March 22, 2007

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39805
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 13, 2001 - August 3, 2005

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 2, 2001 - November 15, 2001

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 30, 1997 - June 19, 2000

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

April 7, 1997 - June 26, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 7, 1997 - June 26, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.
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
California
(5/19/2023)
IAR
California
(5/19/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(5/19/2023)
RR
Oregon
(5/19/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/19/2023)
IAR
Texas
(5/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 5/19/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/13/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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
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#: 134139Fresno, CA 93720

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