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David R. Pettit

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Plantation, FL 33322
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CRD#: 3035332
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Professional summary


David Robert Pettit III is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Plantation, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Plantation, Florida.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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, 10167 W SUNRISE BLVD STE 107 PLANTATION FL, 09/1998, SELLING LIFE, HEALTH & FIXED ANNUITY PRODUCTS THROUGH various independent insurance companies. INV REL, 5 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 2) VERITAS WEALTH ADVISORS INC (DBA NAME). 10167 W SUNRISE BLVD STE 107 PLANTATION FL. INV-REL, PRES/OWNER, 160 HRS/MO 3) DAVID PETTIT, 3000 ROYAL MARCO WAY #616 MARCO ISLAND FL, 10/2011, RENTS CONDO SEASONALLY, OWNER, 0 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 4) SALSA MANAGEMENT INC, 10167 W SUNRISE BLVD STE 107 PLANTATION FL, PRESIDENT, RESTAURANT FRANCHISES, 05/2007, NIR, 10 HR/MO 10 HR/MO TRADING 5) SALSA PEMBROKE PINES, 601 SW 145TH TERR PEMBROKE PINES FL, PRESIDENT, 11/2006, NIR, 5 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 6) SALSA PLANTATION INC, 801 S UNIVERSITY DR PLANTATION FL, PRESIDENT, 01/2010, 5 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 7) SALSA DANIA INC, 3769 JUNIPER LN DAVIE FL, 12/2016, PRESIDENT, NIR, 5 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 8) VERITAS WEALTH HOLDINGS LLC, 10167 W SUNRISE BLVD STE 107 PLANTATION FL, MANAGING MEMBER, 03/2013, 0 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 9) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 04/2016, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HO/MO TRADING 10) SALSA PLM INC, DAVIE FL, 05/2019. PRESIDENT, RESTAURANT FRANCHISEE. NIR, 5 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 11) PB REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC, 10167 W SUNRISE BLV STE 107 PLANTATION FL, MEMBER, PASSIVELY INVEST IN COMM REAL ESTATE, NIR, 0 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 12) EQUIP EDUCATION, 14539 MIRAMAR PKWY #348 MIRAMAR FL, BOARD MEMBER DIRECTOR, 11/2020, NIR, 15 HR/YR 0 HR/YR TRADING 13) GO PB PROSPECT LLC, 10167 W SUNRISE BLVD SUITE 107 PLANTATION FL, 09/2023, OWNER, SOFTWARE COMPANY, NIR, 0 HR/MO 0 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

April 19, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 10167 W Sunrise Blvd. Ste 107, Plantation, FL 33322
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Plantation, FL
Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 10167 W Sunrise Blvd. Ste 107, Plantation, FL 33322
BD
CRD#: 39543
Plantation, FL
Past

January 9, 2002 - May 11, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
PLANTATION, FL
Past

January 9, 2002 - May 11, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PLANTATION, FL
Past

August 10, 2000 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 11, 1998 - January 15, 2002

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 31, 1998 - March 8, 2000

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EQUITIES SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7315
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

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
Florida
(4/19/2016)
IAR
Florida
(4/27/2016)
RR
Georgia
(7/28/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/19/2016)
IAR
Texas
(4/19/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/7/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 134139Plantation, FL 33322

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