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Bryan S. Castro

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Orchard Park, NY 14127
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CRD#: 4707368
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Professional summary


Bryan Salas Castro, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Orchard Park, New York and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Orchard Park, New York.

Bryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Bryan has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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) BRYAN CASTRO, EAST AURORA, NY, 04/2024, TEACHER, CONSULTING/COACHING, NIR, 2 HR/MO, 2 HR/MO TRADING. 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 05/2024, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO, 40 HR/MO TRADING. 3) NORTH STAR WEALTH OF WESTERN NEW YORK, 3075 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD, SUITE 208, ORCHARD PARK, NY, 05/2024, OWNER, DBA, INV REL, 40 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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

May 2, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3075 Southwestern Blvd. Ste. 208, Orchard Park, NY 14127
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Orchard Park, NY
Current

May 2, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3075 Southwestern Blvd. Ste. 208, Orchard Park, NY 14127
BD
CRD#: 39543
Orchard Park, NY
Past

January 11, 2024 - May 7, 2024

MOLLOT & HARDY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128377
AMHERST, NY
Past

November 3, 2023 - May 3, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
AMHERST, NY
Past

November 3, 2023 - May 3, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
AMHERST, NY
Past

May 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023

MOLLOT & HARDY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128377
AMHERST, NY
Past

February 1, 2010 - November 3, 2023

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
AMHERST, NY
Past

January 8, 2010 - November 3, 2023

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
AMHERST, NY
Past

August 11, 2006 - January 8, 2010

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
HAMBURG, NY
Past

January 27, 2004 - August 16, 2006

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 6, 2003 - August 16, 2006

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
ROCHESTER, 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
Arizona
(5/2/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/2/2024)
RR
Illinois
(5/2/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/2/2024)
RR
New York
(5/2/2024)
IAR
New York
(5/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/6/2024)
RR
Ohio
(5/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/2/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/11/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 134139Orchard Park, NY 14127

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