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Frank B. Cummings

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
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CRD#: 2853727
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Professional summary


Frank Brewer Cummings, CFP®, who also goes by Brewer Cummings, F Brewer Cummings, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Parsippany, New Jersey and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Frank has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brewer Cummings | F Brewer Cummings

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) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2) INSURANCE AGENT/SALES. GIORDANO CUMMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC. 601 JEFFERSON ROAD, STE 207 PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054. INSURANCE BROKER. 08/01/2011. NONE INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 2 HRS/MTH. NONE DURING TRADING.PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INSURANCE PRODUCTS FOR CLIENTS: LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES. 3) HANSON MCCLAIN RETIREMENT NETWORK 3620 FAIR OAKS BLVD, STE 300 SACRAMENTO, CA 95864. BEGAN 3/17/2009 AS A FINANCIAL ADVISOR WORKING WITH HANSON MCCLAIN TO MARKET TO COMPANIES THEY HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH SUCH AS VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP. WILL BE ASSISTING EMPLOYEES OF THESE COMPANIES WITH INVESTMENT SERVICES. INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 10 HRS/WK. 5 HOURS DURING TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 08/01/2011

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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®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

August 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 601 Jefferson Rd Ste 101, Parsippany, NJ 07054Office #2: 299 Ward St., East Windsor, NJ 08520
RIA
CRD#: 134139
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Current

August 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 601 Jefferson Rd Ste 101, Parsippany, NJ 07054Office #2: 299 Ward St., East Windsor, NJ 08520
BD
CRD#: 39543
Parsippany, NJ
Past

February 19, 2009 - August 2, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
LA VISTA, NE
Past

February 13, 2009 - August 2, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

October 20, 2004 - February 17, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
CHESTER, NJ
Past

October 20, 2004 - February 17, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
CHESTER, NJ
Past

April 20, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
WAYNE, NJ
Past

May 27, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 3, 1999 - May 30, 2003

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 1998 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1997 - September 23, 1998

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

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
Alabama
(4/11/2022)
RR
California
(5/4/2015)
RR
Colorado
(4/9/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(12/18/2019)
RR
Delaware
(11/8/2018)
RR
Florida
(7/26/2013)
RR
Georgia
(2/6/2020)
RR
Maryland
(3/5/2014)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(8/1/2011)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/1/2011)
RR
New York
(8/1/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(8/8/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/1/2011)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/2/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(1/21/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(6/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/7/2016)
IAR
Texas
(4/18/2016)
RR
Virginia
(6/13/2018)
RR
Washington
(11/23/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/19/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 134139Parsippany, NJ 07054

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