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Cindy S. Shi

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
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CRD#: 4231195
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Professional summary


Cindy Shu-way Shi, who also goes by Cindy S Shi, Shu-way Shi, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Cupertino, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Cupertino, California.

Cindy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Cindy 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


Cindy S Shi | Shu-Way Shi

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) ONE STOP FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, 20045 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, STE 2G, CUPERTINO, CA, 11/2003 AS CPA/OWNER OF TAX PREPARATION BUSINESS. INV REL - 30 HR/WK - 10/TRADING. 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 7/2012 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 10 HR/MO - 10/TRADING. 3.) AIG PARTNERS GROUP/AIXIN INSURANCE SERVICES INC. , AMERICAN GENERAL CTR, NASHVILLE, TN, 12/2012 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 20 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

July 31, 2012 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 20045 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 2g, Cupertino, CA 95014
RIA
CRD#: 134139
CUPERTINO, CA
Current

July 30, 2012 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 20045 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 2g, Cupertino, CA 95014
BD
CRD#: 39543
Cupertino, CA
Past

February 25, 2010 - July 5, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

February 24, 2010 - July 5, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

October 9, 2008 - February 25, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

October 8, 2008 - February 25, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

March 8, 2007 - February 13, 2009

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

November 16, 2005 - November 6, 2008

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
CUPERTINO, CA

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
California
(7/30/2012)
IAR
California
(7/31/2012)
RR
Kansas
(1/3/2020)
RR
New York
(2/13/2024)
RR
Ohio
(1/3/2020)
RR
Utah
(11/19/2019)
RR
Washington
(11/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/30/2007
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#: 134139Cupertino, CA 95014

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