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Timothy C. Merchant

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Overland Park, KS 66210
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CRD#: 2962741
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Professional summary


Timothy Craig Merchant, who also goes by Tim Merchant, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Overland Park, Kansas and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Timothy has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tim Merchant

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) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 05/09/2023 2) TIM MERCHANT, 8700 INDIAN CREEK PKWY, STE 345, OVERLAND PARK KS 66210-1512, United States, 05/09/2023, Agent, Retail Sales/Distribution, NIR, 50 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING

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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

May 9, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 8700 Indian Creek Pkwy, Suite 345, Overland Park, KS 66210
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Overland Park, KS
Current

May 9, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 8700 Indian Creek Pkwy, Suite 345, Overland Park, KS 66210
BD
CRD#: 39543
Overland Park, KS
Past

May 21, 2018 - May 18, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 21, 2018 - May 18, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 19, 2013 - May 23, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Overland Park, KS
Past

December 7, 2012 - May 23, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Overland Park, KS
Past

February 22, 2011 - November 12, 2012

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46227
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 25, 2008 - February 22, 2011

AMERICAN BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15791
EAU CLAIRE, WI
Past

November 13, 2006 - August 20, 2008

COORDINATED CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14762
BELTON, MO
Past

November 13, 2006 - August 20, 2008

COORDINATED CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14762
BELTON, MO
Past

February 7, 2003 - November 13, 2006

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PK, KS
Past

November 26, 2001 - February 7, 2003

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108432
OVERLAND PK, KS
Past

November 23, 2001 - November 13, 2006

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PK, KS
Past

December 7, 2000 - December 4, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 22, 2000 - December 11, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 2000 - November 17, 2000

GEORGE K. BAUM & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 36354
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 29, 1997 - October 5, 2000

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, 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
Arkansas
(5/9/2023)
RR
California
(5/9/2023)
RR
Delaware
(5/9/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/9/2023)
RR
Georgia
(5/9/2023)
RR
Kansas
(5/9/2023)
IAR
Kansas
(5/9/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/9/2023)
RR
Missouri
(5/9/2023)
RR
New York
(5/9/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/23/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/9/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/9/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/9/2023)
IAR
Texas
(5/9/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/2/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/7/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 134139Overland Park, KS 66210

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