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David B. Nifong

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Concord, NC 28027
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CRD#: 4383633
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Professional summary


David Bradley Nifong is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Concord, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Concord, North Carolina.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) DBN HOLDINGS LLC, 3630 POLAR TENT RD SUITE C CONCORD NC, 01/2022, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 5 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 2) DBN CAPITALL LLC, 3630 POLAR TENT RD SUITE C CONCORD NC, 05/2015, OWNER, PASS-THROUGH ENTITY, NIR, 10 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 3) DAJ HOLDINGS LLC, CHARLOTTE NC, 02/2022, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 5 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 4) DDN HOLDINGS LLC, CHARLOTTE NC, 01/2022, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 5 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 5) ARC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT, BRYSON CITY NC, PRESIDENT, ARCHETECTURE COMMITTEE, NIR, 5 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 6) FOCUS WEALTH PLANNING, 3630 POLAR TENT RD SUITE C CONCORD NC, 07/2022, OWNER, DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HR/MO TRADING 7) DBN CAPITAL LLC, 3630 POLAR TENT RD SUITE C CONCORD NC, 05/2015, OWNER, PASS-THROUGH ENTITY, NIR, 10 HR/MO 1 HR/MO TRADING 8) FOCUS WEALTH PLANNING, 3630 POLAR TENT RD SUITE C CONCORD NC, 04/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 4 HR/MO 4 HR/MO TRADING 9) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 05/2024, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO 40 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 3, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3630 Poplar Tent Rd. Ste. C, Concord, NC 28027
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Concord, NC
Current

May 3, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3630 Poplar Tent Rd. Ste. C, Concord, NC 28027
BD
CRD#: 39543
Concord, NC
Past

May 13, 2015 - May 29, 2024

INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168267
Concord, NC
Past

May 13, 2015 - May 16, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CONCORD, NC
Past

November 30, 2007 - May 22, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CONCORD, NC
Past

November 30, 2007 - May 22, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CONCORD, NC
Past

March 3, 2003 - December 7, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
CONCORD, NC
Past

March 3, 2003 - December 7, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CONCORD, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - March 14, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 23, 2001 - March 14, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, 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".
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
Florida
(5/3/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/3/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/3/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(5/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/1/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 134139Concord, NC 28027

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