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Richard A. Williams

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Savannah, GA 31405
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CRD#: 4203073
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Professional summary


Richard Allen Williams, who also goes by Allen Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Savannah, Georgia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Savannah, Georgia.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Allen Williams

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.BERNARD WILLIAMS & COMPANY, 6001 CHATHAM CTR DR, STE 100, SAVANNAH, GA, 5/2005 AS BOARD MEMBER OF INSURANCE AGENCY. NIR - 4 HR/WK - 0/TRADING. 2.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40 HR/WK - 30/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 3.WILLIAMS & WILSON LLC, 7370 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR, STE D-10, SAVANNAH, GA, 1/2005 AS OWNING MEMBER OF LLC THAT HOLDS 2 RENTAL PROPERTIES. NIR - 3 HR/YR - 0/TRADING. 4.COLONY PARTNER'S INC, 6001 CHATHAM CTR DR, STE 100, SAVANNAH, GA, 3/2011 AS OWNER OF HOLDING COMPANY- C-CORP IS PART-OWNER IN BERNARD WILLIAMS & COMPANY. NIR - 2 HR/YR - 0/TRADING. 5.CHATHAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, 6001 CHATHAM CTR DR, STE 210, SAVANNAH GA, 1/2015 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 20 HR/WK - 5/TRADING. 6.SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA, 220 E LIBERTY ST, SAVANNAH, GA, 2/2017 AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. PARTICIPATING IN ORGANIZATION MEETINGS. NIR - 4/MO - 0/TRADING. 7.HTD TYBEE, LLC, 6 6th Street, Tybee Island GA 31328, United States, 10/16/2023, Owner, Real Estate, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 8.RAW - WILLIAMS FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC, 119 Waterway Drive, Savannah GA 31411, 04/2025, Member, Real Estate, NIR, 0 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


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None

Experience


Current

May 2, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 6001 Chatham Center Dr. Ste 210, Savannah, GA 31405
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Savannah, GA
Current

April 29, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 6001 Chatham Center Dr Ste 210, Savannah, GA 31405
BD
CRD#: 39543
Savannah, GA
Past

January 2, 2015 - May 2, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

January 2, 2015 - May 2, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

September 30, 2010 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

September 15, 2010 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

January 8, 2004 - September 13, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

December 5, 2003 - September 13, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

February 11, 2003 - December 19, 2003

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
SAVANNAH, GA
Past

June 22, 2001 - December 19, 2003

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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
California
(5/3/2023)
RR
Delaware
(10/16/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/29/2016)
RR
Georgia
(4/29/2016)
IAR
Georgia
(5/2/2016)
RR
Illinois
(6/8/2022)
RR
Indiana
(3/29/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(4/29/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/29/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/13/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 134139Savannah, GA 31405

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