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Michael E. Fayed

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Belmont, NC 28012
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CRD#: 3230462
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Professional summary


Michael Eric Fayed, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Belmont, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Belmont, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 28 and Series 24 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) Boys and Girls Club of Gaston County, 310 S Boyd St., Gastonia, NC 28052, Board Member since 2/1/16, non-investment related, 2/month, 1/trading. 2) BFM Capital, 420 Park St. Ste. 100, Belmont, NC 28012, Member since 10/1/08, non-investment related, 1/Month, 0/trading. 3) Michael E. Fayed, 420 Park St., Ste. 100, Belmont, NC 28012, referral recipient since 1/1/08, non-investment related, 0/week, 0/trading. 4) Michael E. Fayed Financial Planning, 420 Park Street, Ste. 100, Belmont, NC 28012, member since 9/9/17, investment related, 40/week, 40/trading. 5) Heart Society of Gaston County, 1201 E Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054, board member since 9/25/12, non-investment related, 4/year, 4/trading. 6) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE. 7) GASTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION / 1201 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia NC 28054 / 03/24/2022 / NIR / BOARD MEMBER ON GRANTS COMMITTE / 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 8) INSURANCE LICENSED, 420 Park Street, Suite 100, Belmont NC 28012, United States, 04/30/2025, Insurance, INV REL, 1 HR/MO - 1 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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

July 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 420 Park St. Ste. 100, Belmont, NC 28012
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Belmont, NC
Current

July 16, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 420 Park St. Ste. 100, Belmont, NC 28012
BD
CRD#: 39543
Belmont, NC
Past

September 9, 2011 - July 23, 2018

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BELMONT, NC
Past

September 9, 2011 - July 23, 2018

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BELMONT, NC
Past

April 2, 2007 - September 12, 2011

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131631
GASTONIA, NC
Past

April 6, 2006 - September 12, 2011

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - June 1, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 14, 1999 - June 1, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
(7/16/2018)
RR
Arizona
(7/16/2018)
RR
California
(7/16/2018)
RR
Colorado
(4/30/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/16/2018)
RR
Georgia
(7/16/2018)
RR
Maine
(7/16/2018)
RR
Michigan
(8/8/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(7/16/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/16/2018)
RR
Ohio
(7/16/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/16/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(7/16/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(7/16/2018)
RR
Virginia
(7/16/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/15/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 2/21/2006
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
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#: 134139Belmont, NC 28012

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