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James E. Ellis

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Altoona, PA 16602
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CRD#: 3211966
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Professional summary


James Edward Ellis, who also goes by James Ellis, Jim Ellis, James Ellis Yingling, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Altoona, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Ellis | Jim Ellis | James Ellis Yingling

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) AZJE LLC, 222 CAMPBELL HILL RD HOLLIDAYSBURG PA, PERSONAL LLC AND OWNER OF UNDERGROUND, 12/2017, INV REL, OWNER, SOLE MEMBER, 5 HR/WK 2 HR/TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 11/2012, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 120 HR/MO TRADING 3) STAR-LORD LLC, 100 W MAIN ST MILLHEIM PA, 07/2024, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 07/2024 4) WEBBER SELTZER WEALTH ADVISORS, 3370 LYNWOOD DRIVE ALTOONA PA, 08/2024, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 200 HR/MO 120 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Edward Ellis's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 22, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3370 Lynwood Dr., Altoona, PA 16602
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Altoona, PA
Current

November 22, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3370 Lynnwood Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
BD
CRD#: 39543
ALTOONA, PA
Past

November 5, 2008 - November 23, 2011

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20580
ALTOONA, PA
Past

November 5, 2008 - November 23, 2011

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
ALTOONA, PA
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 3, 2008

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
ALTOON, PA
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 3, 2008

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
ALTOONA, PA
Past

March 9, 2004 - July 20, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
STATE COLLEGE, PA
Past

January 15, 2004 - July 20, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 8, 1999 - January 6, 2004

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
(1/5/2021)
RR
California
(4/9/2018)
RR
Colorado
(5/29/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(4/9/2018)
RR
Delaware
(3/24/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/23/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/18/2013)
RR
Georgia
(5/30/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(8/12/2014)
RR
Maryland
(7/5/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/11/2016)
RR
Michigan
(4/9/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(4/4/2016)
RR
New York
(4/9/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(6/27/2016)
RR
Ohio
(4/10/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/22/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/22/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/9/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(4/7/2016)
RR
Texas
(8/19/2016)
IAR
Texas
(8/19/2016)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/11/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(4/9/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/8/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 134139Altoona, PA 16602

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