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Scott A. Derr

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
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CRD#: 2931873
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Professional summary


Scott Allan Derr, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Scott has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, 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) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 2090 LINGLESTOWN RD STE 201 HARRISBURG PA, 1/2010, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 2/MO 2/TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 01/2010, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 30 HR/WK 30/TRADING 3) FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, ARBITRATOR, ONE LIBERTY PLZ NEW YORK NY, 3/2017, NIR, 20/YR 1/TRADING 4) PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING HOUSING MANAGEMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 1 TRINITY DR E SUITE 201 DILLSBURG PA 17019, 05/2023, BOARD MEMBER, NON-PROFIT, NIR, 3 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 5) COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, 2090 Linglestown Road, Suite 201, Harrisburg PA 17110, 08/2023, W2 Employee, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 160 HR/MO TRADING. 6) PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING BOARD OF TRUSTEES, 1 Trintiy Dr, Dillsburg PA 17019, United States, 2/01/2024, Board Trustee, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 1 HR/MO 1 HR/MO 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®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

January 4, 2010 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2090 Linglestown Rd Ste 201, Harrisburg, PA 17110
RIA
CRD#: 134139
HARRISBURG, PA
Current

January 4, 2010 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 2090 Linglestown Rd Ste 201, Harrisburg, PA 17110
BD
CRD#: 39543
Harrisburg, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

January 28, 2003 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1703
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

April 19, 2001 - July 31, 2002

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

October 28, 1999 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 4, 1997 - July 6, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 4, 1997 - July 6, 1999

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".
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
(1/4/2010)
RR
California
(1/4/2010)
RR
Connecticut
(1/4/2019)
RR
Delaware
(1/4/2010)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/9/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/6/2025)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(8/1/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(1/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2025)
RR
New York
(1/4/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(2/16/2016)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2010)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2010)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/4/2012)
RR
South Carolina
(6/28/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/4/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(12/6/2016)
RR
Washington
(7/18/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(1/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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
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#: 134139Harrisburg, PA 17110

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