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Paul S. Como

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Ipswich, MA 01938
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CRD#: 2944437
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Professional summary


Paul Sullivan Como, who also goes by Paul S. Como, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Ipswich, Massachusetts and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul S. Como

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. THE INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS, 93 State St., PO BOX 510, Newburyport, MA , BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, CORPORATOR 2/12/11, NIR 3/Yr, 3/TRADING. 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 35/TRADING. 11/21/17 3. THE INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS & IFS 1820 BANCORP, MHC / 93 State Street PO Box 510, Newburyport MA 01950 / NIR / CORPORATOR - ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING, VOTE ON CHANGES / 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Paul Sullivan Como's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

November 29, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 12 Market St., Ipswich, MA 01938
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Ipswich, MA
Current

November 21, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 12 Market St., Ipswich, MA 01938
BD
CRD#: 39543
Ipswich, MA
Past

April 13, 2018 - January 3, 2024

AXIOM ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136305
Ipswich, MA
Past

October 5, 2007 - December 7, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
BRADFORD, MA
Past

October 1, 2007 - December 7, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
BRADFORD, MA
Past

April 24, 2006 - October 2, 2007

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19061
IPSWICH, MA
Past

April 21, 2006 - October 2, 2007

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
IPSWICH, MA
Past

July 7, 2005 - May 8, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
IPSWICH, MA
Past

July 14, 2004 - May 8, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

April 21, 2003 - July 8, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 25, 1998 - April 23, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1997 - August 19, 1998

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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
California
(11/21/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(10/10/2025)
RR
Delaware
(11/21/2017)
RR
Florida
(11/21/2017)
RR
Georgia
(8/14/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(11/21/2017)
RR
Maine
(11/21/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/21/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts
(11/29/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/21/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(5/28/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(12/6/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/23/2023)
RR
Oregon
(2/18/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(7/6/2023)
RR
Virginia
(11/19/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/4/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 9/23/2010
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 134139Ipswich, MA 01938

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