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Kevin S. Whiteford

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090
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CRD#: 4065074
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Professional summary


Kevin Scott Whiteford is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in South Haven, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in South Haven, Michigan.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kevin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 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) KEVIN S WHITEFORD, 404 BROADWAY ST, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 01/2009, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 10 HR/MO, 10 HR/MO TRADING. 2) WHITEFORD PROPERTIES, INC, 404 BROADWAY ST, SOUTH HAVEN, MI 12/2002, PRESIDENT/TREASURER OF RENTAL PROPERTY, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING. 3) WHITEFORD TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD, 404 BROADWAY ST, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 11/1997, PRESIDENT/TREASURER, TAX PREP, NIR, 100 HR/MO, 100 HR/MO TRADING. 4) WHITEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC, 404 BROADWAY ST, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 10/1999, Agent, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, INV REL, 120 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 5) MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN PARTY, 520 SEYMOUR AVE, LANSING, MI, 08/01/2018, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR VARIOUS COUNTIES, Government, NIR, 2 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 6) GREAT LAKES FUTURE SOLUTIONS INC, 404 BROADWAY ST, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 04/2018, BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 7) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 01/2009, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO, 80 HR/MO TRADING. 8) CTE KEVIN WHITEFORD, 404 BROADWAY STREET, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 01/2022, STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE, NIR, 60 HR/MO, 20 HR/MO TRADING. 9) CTE KEVIN WHITEFORD, 404 BROADWAY STREET, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 01/2022, ELECTED STATE REPRESENTATIVE, NIR, 40 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO 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

January 16, 2009 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 404 Broadway Street, South Haven, MI 49090
RIA
CRD#: 134139
SOUTH HAVEN, MI
Current

January 16, 2009 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 404 Broadway Street, South Haven, MI 49090
BD
CRD#: 39543
South Haven, MI
Past

October 31, 2008 - January 16, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

October 31, 2008 - January 16, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

October 12, 2006 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

October 1, 2002 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

February 5, 2001 - November 8, 2004

FINANCIAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123639
MOKENA, IL
Past

December 22, 2000 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 7, 1999 - December 4, 2000

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL

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".
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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
Arizona
(1/16/2009)
RR
California
(1/16/2009)
RR
Colorado
(4/6/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2015)
RR
Georgia
(11/30/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/16/2009)
RR
Indiana
(1/16/2009)
RR
Louisiana
(2/24/2017)
RR
Michigan
(1/16/2009)
IAR
Michigan
(3/10/2010)
RR
Ohio
(7/26/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/13/2012)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(1/2/2020)
RR
Texas
(8/25/2011)
IAR
Texas
(8/18/2016)
RR
Utah
(5/19/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/25/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/6/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 134139South Haven, MI 49090

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