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Francis M. Celona
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Rochester, NY 14618
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CRD#: 4320475
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Professional summary
Francis Michael Celona, CFP®, who also goes by Fran Celona, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Rochester, New York and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Rochester, New York.
Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Francis has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Fran Celona
Other business activities
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1) CELONA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC, HONEOYE FALLS, NY, 12/2017, OWNER, DBA, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 2) MENDON FOUNDATION, INC, PO BOX 231, MENDON, NY, 06/2012, PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER, NIR, 16 HR/MO, 4 HR/MO TRADING. 3) FOCUSED WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC, 160 ALLENS CREEK RD, SUITE 270, ROCHESTER, NY, 08/2023, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, DBA, INV REL, 120 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 4) FRANCIS M. CELONA, CPA, PC, 160 ALLENS CREEK RD, SUITE 270, ROCHESTER, NY, 01/2024, PRESIDENT, TAX SERVICES, NIR, 40 HR/MO, 40 HR/MO TRADING. 5) FRANCIS M. CELONA, 160 ALLENS CREEK RD, SUITE 270, ROCHESTER, NY, 01/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 4 HR/MO, 4 HR/MO TRADING. 6) MQS Home Interiors, Inc. dba Ambiance or Ambiance Design Gallery, 52 -A Sager Drive, Rochester, NY 14607, 01/2015, Business Manager/Accountant, Interior Design, NIR, 32 HR/MO, 16 HR/MO TRADING. 7) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING, 08/2023 8) Allied CPAs. PC, Victor, NY 14564, 01/2022, CPA, Tax Services, NIR, 20 HR/MO, 20 HR/MO TRADING.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
August 16, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 140 Allens Creek Rd. Ste. 110, Rochester, NY 14618RIA
CRD#: 134139
Rochester, NY
Current
August 16, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 140 Allens Creek Rd. Ste. 110, Rochester, NY 14618BD
CRD#: 39543
Rochester, NY
Past
March 18, 2019 - December 31, 2021
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
VICTOR, NY
Past
February 12, 2019 - December 31, 2021
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
VICTOR, NY
Past
December 14, 2017 - February 20, 2019
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
VICTOR, NY
Past
June 20, 2012 - December 11, 2017
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
January 3, 2001 - June 29, 2012
ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17443
PITTSFORD, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(4/29/2024)
RR
California(11/22/2023)
RR
Florida(11/14/2023)
RR
Georgia(4/29/2024)
RR
Maine(2/19/2024)
RR
Maryland(12/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(2/19/2024)
RR
Michigan(11/2/2023)
RR
New York(8/16/2023)
IAR
New York(8/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina(11/1/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/2/2023)
RR
Tennessee(1/12/2024)
RR
Washington(1/10/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Rochester, NY 14618TRUST BUT VERIFY
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