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Donald C. Megliola

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
RESTON, VA 20191
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CRD#: 3011458
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Professional summary


Donald Christopher Megliola, who also goes by Don C Megliola, Donald Megliola, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Reston, Virginia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Reston, Virginia.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Donald has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Don C Megliola | Donald Megliola

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, 21882 FIELDTHORN TERR BROADLANDS VA, 06/2002, SELLING/SERVICING LIFE, LTC, & DISABILITY PRODUCTS THROUGH VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL, 10 HR/WK 2/TRADING 2) CORNELL MEN'S SOCCER EXECUTIVE COMMITTE,410 THURSTON AVE, ITHACA, NY 14850, 09/1997, BOARD MEMBER. NIR, 5 HOURS/YEAR, NONE DURING TRADING 3) SUNRISE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC, 21882 FIELDTHORN TERR, BROADLANDS, VA, 03/2014 , OWNER. INV REL, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL UTILIZING DBA NAME. 5 HR/WK 1/TRADING 5) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 3/2014 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 20 HR/WK 4/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®
None

Experience


Current

March 3, 2014 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 12020 Sunrise Valley Dr., Ste 380, Reston, VA 20191
RIA
CRD#: 134139
RESTON, VA
Current

March 3, 2014 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 12020 Sunrise Valley Dr Ste 380, Reston, VA 20191
BD
CRD#: 39543
Reston, VA
Past

November 22, 2006 - March 27, 2014

FULCRUM ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131777
RESTON, VA
Past

November 22, 2006 - March 26, 2014

FULCRUM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140084
RESTON, VA
Past

July 29, 2002 - December 31, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
RESTON, VA
Past

June 18, 2002 - December 31, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
RESTON, VA
Past

March 1, 1999 - July 11, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

March 5, 1998 - July 11, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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
Alabama
(3/17/2014)
RR
Arizona
(11/14/2014)
RR
California
(3/3/2014)
RR
Colorado
(3/17/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(3/3/2014)
RR
Delaware
(7/12/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/3/2014)
RR
Florida
(3/3/2014)
RR
Georgia
(3/4/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(4/22/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/10/2014)
RR
Indiana
(7/10/2025)
RR
Kansas
(5/26/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(3/3/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(5/19/2014)
RR
Maine
(6/8/2018)
RR
Maryland
(3/3/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/6/2014)
RR
Michigan
(3/3/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(3/12/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(1/29/2020)
RR
Missouri
(5/9/2019)
RR
Montana
(3/10/2014)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/15/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(3/3/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(8/19/2025)
RR
New York
(3/3/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(3/3/2014)
RR
Ohio
(3/3/2014)
RR
Oregon
(6/24/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/3/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/3/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(3/3/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(1/18/2018)
RR
Texas
(3/7/2014)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2016)
RR
Utah
(4/3/2014)
RR
Virginia
(3/3/2014)
IAR
Virginia
(3/3/2014)
RR
Washington
(4/18/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(3/3/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/20/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/24/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
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#: 134139Reston, VA 20191

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