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Benjamin J. Blum
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Conrovia, CA
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CRD#: 4452683
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Professional summary
Benjamin James Blum, who also goes by Benjamin James Blum, Benjamin Blum, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Conrovia, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Monrovia, California.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Benjamin has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Benjamin James Blum | Benjamin Blum
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) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. START DATE: 09/01/2021. 2) Benjamin Blum, 305 East Foothill Blvd., Monrovia CA 91016, United States, 06/01/2017, Owner, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 4 HR/MO - 2 HR/MO TRADING 3) BLESS HOLDINGS, LLC, 305 E. Foothill Blvd, Monrovia CA 91016, United States, 04/29/2024, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 4) NETTWORTH FINANCIAL GROUP, 305 E. Foothill Blvd, Monrovia CA 91016, United States, 10/01/2021, IAR, DBA Name, INV REL, 10 HR/MO - 5 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
September 1, 2021 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Conrovia, CA
Current
September 1, 2021 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 305 E Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016BD
CRD#: 39543
Monrovia, CA
Past
July 17, 2020 - September 1, 2021
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MONROVIA, CA
Past
July 17, 2020 - September 1, 2021
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
MONROVIA, CA
Past
July 12, 2018 - July 28, 2020
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past
July 12, 2018 - July 28, 2020
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past
March 1, 2018 - June 12, 2018
CETERA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 165436
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
October 3, 2017 - June 12, 2018
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
October 3, 2017 - June 12, 2018
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 10, 2013 - January 27, 2017
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
December 11, 2004 - April 9, 2013
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 107622
IRVINE, CA
Past
May 23, 2003 - December 11, 2004
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
December 3, 2001 - December 10, 2002
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
LONG BEACH, CA
Past
November 23, 2001 - December 10, 2002
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 23, 2001 - December 10, 2002
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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(9/1/2021)
IAR
California(9/1/2021)
RR
Colorado(9/1/2021)
RR
Kansas(1/24/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/1/2021)
RR
Oregon(7/20/2022)
RR
Texas(9/1/2021)
IAR
Texas(9/1/2021)
RR
Washington(9/1/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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
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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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