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Adam Bethel
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Fulton, MO 65251
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CRD#: 4671516
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Professional summary
Adam Bethel, who also goes by Adam L Bethel, Adam Lake Bethel, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Fulton, Missouri and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Fulton, Missouri.
Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Adam has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Adam L Bethel | Adam Lake Bethel
Other business activities
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1) ADAM BETHEL, COLUMBIA MO, 01/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 5 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 01/2024, ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 120 HR/MO TRADING 3) ADAM L BETHEL LLC, COLUMBIA MO, 01/2024, OWNER, 1099 CONTRACTOR, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HR/MO TRADING 4) ALIGNED WEALTH GROUP, 920A E BROADWAY STE 204 COLOMBIA MO, 01/2024, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 140 HR/MO TRADING 5) THE STRONG FAMILY FORMULA BOOK, 3621 Discovery Parkway, Ste. 123, Columbia MO 65201, United States, 06/09/2025, Author, Author/Educator/Podcast/Speaker, NIR, 0 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 25, 2024 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 9 East 5th Street, Fulton, MO 65251Office #2: 3621 Discovery Parkway Ste. 123, Columbia, MO 65201RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fulton, MO
Current
January 25, 2024 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 9 East 5th Street, Fulton, MO 65251Office #2: 3621 Discovery Parkway Ste. 123, Columbia, MO 65201BD
CRD#: 39543
Fulton, MO
Past
August 6, 2020 - January 25, 2024
CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL
RIA
CRD#: 304146
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
July 31, 2020 - January 31, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
January 27, 2017 - August 6, 2020
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Columbia, MO
Past
January 27, 2017 - August 6, 2020
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Columbia, MO
Past
October 23, 2007 - January 30, 2017
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 29604
CRYSTAL CITY, MO
Past
October 22, 2007 - January 30, 2017
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
CRYSTAL CITY, MO
Past
June 5, 2006 - October 23, 2007
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 13626
FESTUS, MO
Past
July 14, 2003 - October 23, 2007
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 13626
FESTUS, MO
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
Illinois(1/25/2024)
RR
Iowa(1/25/2024)
RR
Missouri(1/25/2024)
IAR
Missouri(1/25/2024)
RR
Texas(1/25/2024)
IAR
Texas(1/25/2024)
RR
West Virginia(9/19/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 134139Fulton, MO 65251TRUST BUT VERIFY
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