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Craig R. Lestner
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
TOWSON, MD 21204
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CRD#: 3268934
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Professional summary
Craig Ryan Lestner is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Towson, Maryland and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Craig has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) THE LEGACY GROUP, 4 RESERVOIR CIRCLE STE 103 PIKESVILLE MD, 01/2005, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 40 HR/MO 50 HR/MO TRADING 2) THE LEGACY GROUP, 4 RESERVOIR CIRCLE STE 103 PIKESVILLE MD, 04/2010, NOTARY PUBLIC, NIR, 2 HR/YR 2 HR/YR TRADING 3) ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE, 101 W MT ROYAL AVE BALTIMORE MD, 06/2024, COMMITTEE MEMBER, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZAION, NIR, 8 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 05/2007, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA. INV REL, 120 HR/MO 40 HR/MO TRADING 5) NOTARY PUBLIC, 4 Reservoir Circle, Suite 103, Baltimore MD 21208, United States, 08/18/2025, Agent, Notary, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 8, 2007 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 305 W Chesapeake Ave Ste 510, Towson, MD 21204RIA
CRD#: 134139
TOWSON, MD
Current
May 8, 2007 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 4 Reservoir Circle Suite 103, Baltimore, MD 21208BD
CRD#: 39543
Baltimore, MD
Past
January 14, 2005 - May 11, 2007
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
TOWSON, MD
Past
January 14, 2005 - May 11, 2007
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
TOWSON, MD
Past
November 20, 2000 - January 19, 2005
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Past
September 3, 1999 - January 19, 2005
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(11/20/2012)
RR
Colorado(4/13/2020)
RR
Connecticut(1/3/2017)
RR
Delaware(1/3/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(3/22/2011)
RR
Florida(5/8/2007)
RR
Georgia(12/16/2023)
RR
Illinois(1/11/2018)
RR
Indiana(12/6/2021)
RR
Kentucky(2/7/2019)
RR
Louisiana(1/3/2017)
RR
Maine(1/23/2025)
RR
Maryland(5/8/2007)
IAR
Maryland(5/8/2007)
RR
Massachusetts(1/3/2017)
RR
Michigan(9/22/2017)
RR
Missouri(1/11/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(1/3/2017)
RR
New Jersey(4/10/2018)
RR
New Mexico(10/15/2021)
RR
New York(5/8/2007)
RR
North Carolina(1/3/2017)
RR
Ohio(5/8/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/8/2007)
RR
South Carolina(1/3/2017)
RR
Texas(1/3/2011)
IAR
Texas(1/20/2011)
RR
Virginia(5/8/2007)
RR
West Virginia(6/13/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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