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Michael W. Olff
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
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CRD#: 4858670
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Professional summary
Michael William Olff, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Olff, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Walnut Creek, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Walnut Creek, California.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Olff
Other business activities
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1)STRATEGIC TAX & FINANCIAL GROUP, 500 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE 150, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596. BEGAN 11/05 IN TAX PREP. NOT INVEST RELATED. DEVOTES 30 HRS/YR 0/TRADE. 2)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 8/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 3)RENTAL REAL ESTATE, 1303 A ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541; INV RELATED; OWNER; STARTED 12/31/1986; 2 HRS/MTH 0/TRADE. 4)STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTANTS, 1801 N CALIFORNIA BLVD, STE 106, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 12/2017 AS PRESIDENT/BUSINESS CONSULTANT. NIR - 10/WK - 0/TRADING. 5)OFFICE RENTAL SPACE, 1801 North California Blvd., 106, Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States, 01/01/2024, Owner, Real Estate, INV REL, 1 HRS/MO 0/TRADE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2011
Experience
Current
February 2, 2010 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 1801 N. California Blvd. Ste 106, Walnut Creek, CA 94596RIA
CRD#: 134139
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Current
February 1, 2010 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 1801 North California Blvd. Ste 106, Walnut Creek, CA 94596BD
CRD#: 39543
Walnut Creek, CA
Past
December 15, 2008 - February 2, 2010
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
December 15, 2008 - February 2, 2010
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
May 19, 2008 - December 17, 2008
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 7461
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
March 28, 2008 - December 17, 2008
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
WALNUT CREEK, 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
Alaska(1/3/2017)
RR
California(2/1/2010)
IAR
California(2/2/2010)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2022)
RR
Louisiana(1/25/2024)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2018)
RR
Oregon(1/3/2020)
RR
Texas(6/5/2013)
IAR
Texas(10/10/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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#: 134139Walnut Creek, CA 94596TRUST BUT VERIFY
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