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Christopher R. Mcdonald

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Napa, CA 94559
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CRD#: 4465392
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Professional summary


Christopher Ray Mcdonald, who also goes by Christopher Ray Mcdonald Doxsee Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Napa, California and THE RENAISSANCE GROUP located in Napa, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Aliases


Christopher Ray Mcdonald Doxsee Mr.

Other business activities


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1) Cambridge Investment Research - Investment Adviser Rep and Registered Rep of a BD/RIA. Investment Related. 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO during securities trading hours. Start Date: 05/2023 as Investment Adviser Rep with CIRA and 10/2022 as Registered Rep with CIR. 1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA. 2) Christopher Ray McDonald DBA McDonald & Associates - Owner, Operator and CPA. 4/2022 - Present. Not Investment Related. 1420 King Ave., Napa, CA., 94559. 3) Christopher Ray McDonald DBA Napa Valley Consulting - Owner. 4/2023 - Present. Fractional Finance and Accounting Services. Not Investment Related. Duties include Principal and Finance Executive. 1420 King Ave., Napa, CA., 94559. Spend 20 Hrs./Month on this activity, 15 Hrs./Month during securities trading hours. 4) All About Speech Therapy - Owner and CFO. 8/2023 to Present. Not Investment Related. Duties include CFO duties. 1420 King Ave., Napa, CA 94559. 2 Hrs./Month spent on this activity, none during securities trading hours. 5) Insurance Agent - 7/2023 to Present. Investment Related. Duties include providing insurance products and services to clients and prospects. 1420 King Ave., Napa, CA 94559. 6) THE RENAISSANCE GROUP, LLC, 199 Figueroa St, 101, Ventura CA 93001, United States, 10/01/2022, DBA, IAR, 10 HR/MO - 10 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 8, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1300 First Street, Suite 368-f04, Napa, CA 94559Office #3: 199 Figueroa St. #101a, Ventura, CA 93001
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Napa, CA
Current

September 24, 2023 - Present

THE RENAISSANCE GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 322356
NAPA, CA
Current

March 27, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 199 Figueroa St. #101a, Ventura, CA 93001Office #3: 130 First Street, Suite 368-f04, Napa, CA 94559
BD
CRD#: 39543
Ventura, CA
Past

April 12, 2001 - August 21, 2002

INVESMART ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108731
CAMPBELL, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
(5/8/2023)
IAR
California
(5/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/3/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/27/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 134139Napa, CA 94559

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