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Christopher Anthony Schipske

Christopher A. Schipske

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
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CRD#: 3140968
Christopher Anthony Schipske

Professional summary


Christopher Anthony Schipske, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Ellicott City, Maryland and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Columbia, Maryland.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


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) RENTAL PROPERTY - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - 115 RIDGE RUN ROAD, NORTHEAST, MD - OWNER - START DATE 1/2006 - 5 HR/YR - 0/trading - MANAGE A RENTAL PROPERTY. 2) ATHLON TAX SERVICES - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - 10715 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE 120, COUMBIA, MD - OWNER - 8/2010 - 15 hr/wk, 5/trading - TAX AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING, TAX RELATED WORK, PREPERATION OF TAX FORMS. 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 35 HR/WK - 24/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 4) ATHLON WEALTH ADVISORS, 10715 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, STE 120, COLUMBIA, MD, 8/2010 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 10 HR/WK - 5/TRADING. 5) CHARM CITY PARTNERS, 10715 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, STE 120, COLUMBIA, MD, 11/2011 AS PART-OWNER IN LLC FOR TAX AND LEGAL LIABILITY., INV REL - 8 HR/MO - 4 HR/ MO TRADING. 6) ATHLAN INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, 10715 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 120, Columbia MD, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 03/09/20, INV REL, 6 HR/MO- 2 HR/MO TRADING 7) ATHLON ADVISORS, 10715 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 120, Columbia MD 21044, 07/21/2023, Financial Professional, Using a Trade Name/dba, INV REL, 130 HR/MO - 120 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®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

August 2, 2010 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 5052 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 102, Ellicott City, MD 21042
RIA
CRD#: 134139
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Current

August 2, 2010 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 10715 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 120, Columbia, MD 21044Office #2: 1315 South Allen St Ste 305, State College, PA 16801
BD
CRD#: 39543
Columbia, MD
Past

May 9, 2007 - February 16, 2012

PROSTATIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 132662
GLEN BURNIE, MD
Past

February 27, 2007 - August 26, 2010

ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 110709
GLEN BURNIE, MD
Past

February 8, 2007 - August 26, 2010

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
GLEN BURNIE, MD
Past

February 7, 2006 - December 19, 2006

D'ORAZIO WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 131976
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

October 21, 2004 - December 31, 2005

PROSTATIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 132662
GLEN BERNIE, MD
Past

January 29, 2004 - January 5, 2006

ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 110709
GLEN BURNIE, MD
Past

January 23, 2003 - January 5, 2006

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

September 21, 1999 - March 26, 2002

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD

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
(8/3/2015)
RR
Alaska
(1/2/2019)
RR
Arizona
(3/31/2011)
RR
Arkansas
(11/20/2023)
RR
California
(5/30/2012)
RR
Colorado
(9/3/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2014)
RR
Delaware
(5/30/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/2/2010)
RR
Florida
(7/2/2013)
RR
Georgia
(7/2/2013)
RR
Hawaii
(9/24/2015)
RR
Idaho
(8/14/2013)
RR
Illinois
(10/22/2014)
RR
Indiana
(8/14/2013)
RR
Iowa
(1/8/2015)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(11/14/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2019)
RR
Maine
(11/27/2013)
RR
Maryland
(8/2/2010)
IAR
Maryland
(8/2/2010)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/2/2013)
RR
Michigan
(7/30/2012)
RR
Minnesota
(5/31/2017)
RR
Mississippi
(7/2/2013)
RR
Montana
(5/22/2019)
RR
Nevada
(5/13/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(8/2/2010)
RR
New Mexico
(1/29/2014)
RR
New York
(8/14/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(1/18/2011)
RR
North Dakota
(2/7/2022)
RR
Ohio
(2/27/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/30/2010)
RR
Oregon
(5/22/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/10/2012)
RR
Puerto Rico
(8/20/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(11/11/2011)
RR
Tennessee
(8/14/2013)
RR
Texas
(5/3/2011)
IAR
Texas
(5/3/2011)
RR
Utah
(8/3/2015)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2020)
RR
Virginia
(8/2/2010)
RR
Washington
(1/3/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(8/14/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/22/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/28/2003
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 134139Ellicott City, MD 21042

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