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Chad E. Colbert
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Liverpool, NY 13088
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CRD#: 4730451
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Professional summary
Chad Erwin Colbert, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Liverpool, New York and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Potsdam, New York.
Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Chad has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) SUNY CANTON LECTURER, 34 Cornell Dr, Canton NY 13617, 04/2025, W2 Employee, NIR, 80 HR/MO, 80 HR/MO TRADING. 2) TOWN OF STOCKHOLM, 540 State Hwy 11c, Winthrop NY 13697, 04/2025, W2 Employee, NIR, 16 HR/MO, 16 HR/MO TRADING. 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, 5/2025, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING. 4) COLLEGE INVESTMENT CLUB, SUNY Canton, 34 Cornell Dr, Canton NY 13617, United States, 10/15/2025, Coach, Consulting/Coaching, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 20 HR/MO TRADING
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
May 5, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 404 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088Office #2: 78 Market St., #2, Potsdam, NY 13676RIA
CRD#: 134139
Liverpool, NY
Current
May 5, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 78 Market St., #2, Potsdam, NY 13676Office #2: 404 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088BD
CRD#: 39543
Potsdam, NY
Past
July 2, 2021 - May 30, 2025
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 42360
Potsdam, NY
Past
November 16, 2017 - May 30, 2025
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42360
Potsdam, NY
Past
February 15, 2012 - November 27, 2017
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
POTSDAM, NY
Past
February 15, 2012 - November 27, 2017
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
POTSDAM, NY
Past
June 7, 2011 - February 13, 2012
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 12984
GOUVERNEUR, NY
Past
January 21, 2011 - February 13, 2012
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
GOUVERNEUR, NY
Past
January 25, 2007 - January 27, 2011
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46332
GOUVERNEUR, NY
Past
January 12, 2005 - January 16, 2007
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 29604
CALABASAS, CA
Past
December 10, 2003 - January 16, 2007
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
CALABASAS, CA
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
Florida(5/25/2025)
RR
New York(5/5/2025)
IAR
New York(5/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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#: 134139Liverpool, NY 13088TRUST BUT VERIFY
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