Edward G. Vargo
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
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CRD#: 4094804
Professional summary
Edward George Vargo, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Ed Vargo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Westlake, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Westlake, Ohio.
Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ed Vargo
Other business activities
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1)BURNING RIVER ADVISORY GROUP, 2237 CROCKER RD, STE 150, WASTLAKE, OH, 1/2012 AS CEO/INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 10/MO - 2/TRADING. 2) ENLIGHTENHER LLC, 2237 CROCKER RD, STE 150, WESTLAKE, OH, 1/2016, OWNER, WOMEN'S FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COACHING, NIR, 15 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING. 3) ENLIGHTENHER, LLC. 2237 CROCKER RD, STE 150, WESTLAKE, OH, DIVORCE CONSULTING, 1/2016. NIR - 10 HR/MO - 2/TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 30/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Current
August 30, 2013 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2237 Crocker Rd Ste 150, Westlake, OH 44145RIA
CRD#: 134139
WESTLAKE, OH
Current
August 30, 2013 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 2237 Crocker Rd Ste 150, Westlake, OH 44145BD
CRD#: 39543
Westlake, OH
Past
November 12, 2009 - September 4, 2013
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
November 12, 2009 - September 4, 2013
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
February 28, 2000 - November 5, 2009
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
WESTLAKE, OH
Past
January 17, 2000 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 17, 2000 - November 5, 2009
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
WESTLAKE, OH
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
Arizona(7/29/2021)
RR
Colorado(8/30/2013)
RR
Florida(8/30/2013)
RR
Illinois(11/15/2024)
RR
Indiana(11/14/2025)
RR
Michigan(6/24/2014)
RR
Mississippi(3/11/2022)
RR
New York(8/4/2014)
RR
North Carolina(7/17/2018)
RR
Ohio(8/30/2013)
IAR
Ohio(8/30/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/30/2013)
RR
South Carolina(12/5/2023)
RR
Texas(8/30/2013)
IAR
Texas(8/30/2013)
RR
Virginia(4/30/2024)
RR
West Virginia(2/27/2017)
RR
Wisconsin(7/13/2018)
Exams
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
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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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