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Tony Chang

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Orange, CA 92868
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CRD#: 3210429
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Professional summary


Tony Chang, who also goes by Yong Tae Chang, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Orange, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Orange, California.

Tony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Tony has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Yong Tae Chang

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 - 20/WK - 20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2.INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 3707 W GARDEN GROVE BLVD STE 101, ORANGE,CA, 10/2017 FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 1/WK - 1/TRADING. 3.ARDENTONE FINANCIAL 3707 W GARDEN GROVE BLVD STE 101, ORANGE,CA, 1/2015 AS SECRETARY OF SCORP USED TO COVER OFFICE EXPENSES. INV REL - 50/WK - 5/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

October 17, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 265 S. Anita Dr., Suite 119, Orange, CA 92868
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Orange, CA
Current

October 17, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Orange, CA
Past

September 18, 2014 - October 17, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
Orange, CA
Past

September 18, 2014 - October 17, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
Orange, CA
Past

April 19, 2011 - September 29, 2014

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
DOWNEY, CA
Past

April 18, 2011 - September 29, 2014

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
DOWNEY, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - April 15, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - April 15, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 30, 2009 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 29, 2009 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 19, 2008 - January 13, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LA MIRADA, CA
Past

September 3, 2008 - January 13, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LA MIRADA, CA
Past

May 15, 2001 - May 24, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
CERRITOS, CA
Past

May 2, 2001 - May 24, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 29, 1999 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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
(10/17/2017)
IAR
California
(10/17/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/18/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)
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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#: 134139Orange, CA 92868

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