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Christopher L. Carder

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Omaha, NE 68118
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CRD#: 5003101
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Professional summary


Christopher L Carder MR., who also goes by Christopher L Carder, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Omaha, Nebraska and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Christopher L Carder

Other business activities


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1) CHRIS CARDER, FARM, 107 S. 127TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE 11/01/2003 AS OWNER. DEVOTES 10 HR/WK- 5 HR/TRADING. 2) BETKA & CARDER INSURANCE,107 S. 127TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE 1/01/2012 AS OWNER OF CROP INSURANCE COMPANY. DEVOTES 4 HR/WK- 4 HR/TRADING. 3) CHRIS CARDER,107 S. 127TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE 6/15/2005 AS SOLE PROPRIETOR OF INSURANCE COMPANY. DEVOTES 5 HR/WK- 5 HR/TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 20/WK - 20/TRADING. 03/21/17. 5) WEST FAIRACRES VILLAGE HOA, 107 S 127TH PLAZA, OMAHA NE, 02/22/21, NIR PRESIDENT, 3 HR/MO- 0/TRADING HR. 6) RICK YOUNG FINANCIAL SERVICES, 1809 N 169th Plaza Unit A, Omaha NE 68118, United States, 04/11/2013, IAR, DBA Name, INV REL, 140 HR/MO- 120/TRADING HR

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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

March 21, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1809 N 169th Plaza Unit A, Omaha, NE 68118Office #2: 10404 Essex Ct., Ste. 600, Omaha, NE 68114
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Omaha, NE
Current

April 8, 2013 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1809 N. 169th Plaza Unit A, Omaha, NE 68118Office #2: 10404 Essex Ct., Ste. 600, Omaha, NE 68114
BD
CRD#: 39543
Omaha, NE
Past

September 14, 2005 - April 10, 2013

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
OMAHA, NE

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

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Arizona
(8/24/2021)
RR
California
(1/4/2021)
RR
Colorado
(7/23/2025)
RR
Florida
(7/23/2025)
RR
Idaho
(7/23/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/12/2021)
RR
Iowa
(10/25/2017)
RR
Kansas
(1/5/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(1/14/2020)
RR
Missouri
(7/23/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(4/8/2013)
IAR
Nebraska
(3/21/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(7/23/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/23/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/23/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(7/23/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(5/2/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(7/23/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/23/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(1/5/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/20/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/30/2017
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
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#: 134139Omaha, NE 68118

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