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R.philip Petrowski

R.philip Petrowski

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Middleton, WI 53562
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CRD#: 4162606
R.philip Petrowski

Professional summary


R.philip Petrowski, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Robert Philip Petrowski, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Middleton, Wisconsin and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Middleton, Wisconsin.

R.philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. R.philip has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7, Series 51, Series 30 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert Philip Petrowski

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) ROBERT PHILIP PETROWSKI, 7800 Discovery Dr, STE 300, Middleton WI 53562, 10/2011, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 160 HR/MO TRADING. 2) BLACKHORN PARTNERS PRIVATE WEALTH LLC, 7800 Discovery Dr, STE 300, Middleton WI 53562, United States, 04/15/2011, Owner, INV REL, 20 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 3) CENTRIFUGE CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, 411 Windy Peak Rd, Verona WI 53593, United States, 04/30/2010, Owner, Real Estate, NIR, 5 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADIN 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 160 HR/MO 120HR/TRADING, 10/2011 5) PHI KAPPA SIGMA INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY, 716 ADAMS ST STE A CARMEL IN, BOARD MEMBER, 08/2021. NIR 1 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 6) PHI KAPPA SIGMA FOUNDATION INC, 315 W WASHINGTON AVE MADISON WI, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, DIRECTOR, 04/2021, NIR, 1 HR/MO 0/TRADING HR 7) CASA TEJON DE PLAYA LIMITADA, 411 WINDY PEAK RD VERONA WI, 10/2021, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 1 HR/MO 0 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®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

CPWA®

Start date: 2021-08-30

Expire date: 2023-07-31

Experience


Current

October 5, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 7800 Discovery Drive, Suite 300, Middleton, WI 53562
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Middleton, WI
Current

October 11, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 7800 Discovery Drive, Suite 300, Middleton, WI 53562
BD
CRD#: 39543
Middleton, WI
Past

February 22, 2005 - March 16, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MADISON, WI
Past

February 22, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 22, 2005 - March 16, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MADISON, WI
Past

November 20, 2002 - June 16, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 24, 2000 - April 6, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 24, 2000 - April 6, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Alaska
(10/18/2017)
RR
California
(12/13/2021)
RR
Colorado
(11/19/2021)
RR
Florida
(5/17/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/20/2016)
RR
Hawaii
(10/18/2017)
RR
Illinois
(10/11/2011)
RR
Indiana
(10/11/2011)
RR
Iowa
(10/11/2011)
RR
Michigan
(10/11/2011)
RR
Minnesota
(10/11/2011)
RR
New Jersey
(4/26/2022)
RR
New York
(8/2/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/3/2015)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2016)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/5/2011)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/11/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/2/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/27/2011
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/28/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 11/30/2011
NFA Branch Manager 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#: 134139Middleton, WI 53562

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