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James E. Hesseling

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Carroll, OH 43112
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CRD#: 4324799
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Professional summary


James Edmund Hesseling, who also goes by James E Hesseling, James Hesseling, Jim Hesseling, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Carroll, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Carroll, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James E Hesseling | James Hesseling | Jim Hesseling

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) DISBENNETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 4660 Old Columbus Rd 43112, Carroll OH 43112, 04/2023, Investment Advisor Representative, Employee, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 04/25/2023

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Edmund Hesseling's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4660 Old Columbus Rd Nw,, Carroll, OH 43112
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Carroll, OH
Current

April 25, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 4660 Old Columbus Rd. Nw, Carroll, OH 43112
BD
CRD#: 39543
Carroll, OH
Past

February 2, 2006 - April 19, 2023

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
WAVERLY, OH
Past

May 2, 2005 - April 19, 2023

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
WAVERLY, OH
Past

February 14, 2005 - May 5, 2005

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
CHILLICOTHE, OH
Past

August 16, 2001 - May 5, 2005

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 2, 2001 - August 20, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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
(4/25/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/25/2023)
RR
Idaho
(6/2/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/25/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(4/25/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/17/2023)
RR
Washington
(4/25/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/22/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/8/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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
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#: 134139Carroll, OH 43112

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