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David M. Garner

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30328
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CRD#: 4984840
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Professional summary


David Mark Garner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 4/2016 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 20 HR/WK - 5/TRADING. 2) GARNER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS / One Glenlake Parkway NE, Suite 650-5891, Atlanta GA 30328 / 02/22/2022 / INV REL / INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES / 160 HR/MO - 125 HR/MO TRADING 3) ANCLOTE SQUARE HOA, TREASURER, Holiday FL 34691, United States, 10/15/2024, Treasurer, Anclote Square HOA, which holds the responsibility of community upkeep, improvements, and operation, NIR, 10 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


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: 2014

Experience


Current

April 12, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: One Glenlake Parkway Suite 650, Atlanta, GA 30328Office #2: 3001 North Rocky Point Drive East Suite 200 - #1002, Tampa, FL 33607
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Atlanta, GA
Current

April 8, 2016 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3001 North Rocky Point Drive East Suite 200 - #1002, Tampa, FL 33607Office #2: One Glenlake Parkway Suite 650- #5891, Atlanta, GA 30328
BD
CRD#: 39543
Tampa, FL
Past

July 1, 2015 - April 8, 2016

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141238
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 22, 2015 - April 8, 2016

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Past

October 10, 2008 - June 25, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KENNESAW, GA
Past

October 7, 2008 - June 25, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KENNESAW, GA
Past

August 25, 2005 - September 17, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

August 12, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 12, 2005 - September 17, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ALPHARETTA, GA

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".
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
California
(10/7/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/8/2016)
RR
Florida
(9/7/2017)
IAR
Florida
(5/19/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/11/2016)
IAR
Georgia
(4/12/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(4/8/2016)
IAR
Texas
(4/16/2016)
RR
Texas
(4/19/2016)
RR
Virginia
(2/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/19/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 134139Atlanta, GA 30328

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