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Rodney B. Birch

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Greenville, SC 29615
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CRD#: 4825552
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Professional summary


Rodney B Birch, who also goes by Rodney Birch, Rodney Bryan Birch, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Rodney is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Rodney has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rodney Birch | Rodney Bryan Birch

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. CLASSIC HOME MORTGAGE, 330 Harrison Bridge Rd, Suite C, Simpsonville SC 29680, United States, 06/01/2019, W2 Employee, Mortgage Loan Officer, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 0 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

February 23, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 88 Villa Rd., Greenville, SC 29615
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Greenville, SC
Current

February 26, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 88 Villa Rd., Greenville, SC 29615
BD
CRD#: 39543
Greenville, SC
Past

November 1, 2022 - September 26, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 31, 2022 - September 26, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 26, 2019 - December 15, 2021

ONEDIGITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106766
Greenville, SC
Past

February 7, 2017 - April 30, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

November 11, 2013 - April 30, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

September 1, 2011 - January 30, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

August 24, 2007 - February 22, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

November 1, 2004 - July 5, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SIX MILE, SC

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

IAR
South Carolina
(2/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/14/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/31/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
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
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#: 134139Greenville, SC 29615

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