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Scott M. Mccarthy

CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS
Williamsville, NY 14221-5806
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CRD#: 5084155
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Professional summary


Scott M Mccarthy, CFP®, who also goes by Scott Michael Mccarthy, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Scott has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott Michael Mccarthy

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.
Employed as a tax advisor and Senior Consultant as a W-2 employee of Cambridge Consulting, Inc. No commissions are received from this business Baseline Enterprises LLC, LLC Manager, Duties: Manage Investments, Start date: 3/9/2020 Oakland Opportunity Fund, LLC, LLC Pension Plan, LLC Manager, Duties: Manage Investments, Start date: 9/4/2020 MLM International LLC, LLC Manager, Duties: Manage Investments, Start date: 9/4/2020 McCarthy Family Irrev Trust, Family Trustee & Beneficiary, Duties: Family Trustee & Manage Investments, Start date: 11/26/2012 JCM Niagara, LLC, LLC Manager & 1% partnership interest, Duties: Manage Investments, Start date: 7/5/2013 Cambridge Ontario, LLC, LLC Manager & 100% owner, Duties: Manage Investments, Start date: 7/5/2013 Aum Irrevocable Trust, Independent Trustee for close friend's family trust, Duties: Independent Distribution Trustee, Start date: 11/25/2013 Cambridge Consulting, LLC, Employee, Duties: Consultant Tax compliance & advice, Start date: 6/24/2014 Value Point Associates, LLC, LLC Manager & 401k Plan TTEE 25% owned by JCM Niagara, LLC, Duties: Chief Financial Officer duties & trustee, Start date: 8/21/2014 VPA Benefits, LLC, LLC Manager 25% owned by JCM Niagara, LLC, Duties: Chief Financial Officer duties, Start date: 8/21/2020 Popp Family Trust, Independent trustee for close relative's family trust, Duties: Independent Distribution Trustee, Start date: 5/17/2021 Marian L. McCarthy RLT, Co-trustee of Mother's Revocable Living Trust, Duties: Concurrent trustee, Start date: 6/25/2020 New Epoch Trust c/o Premier Trust Co., Family Trustee & Beneficiary, Family Trustee & Manage Investments, Start date: 12/7/2020

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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: 2008

Experience


Current

August 9, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6225 Sheridan Drive Suite 102, Williamsville, NY 14221-5806
RIA
CRD#: 158928
Williamsville, NY
Past

May 19, 2008 - September 26, 2011

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

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".
CA
CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC
CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158928 / SEC#: 801-114340

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2018 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2018 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(8/9/2021)
IAR
Texas
(3/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/14/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC
CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158928 / SEC#: 801-114340

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2018 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6225 Sheridan Drive Suite 102, Williamsville, NY 14221-5806
Mailing Address
Phone number
(716) 932-7270
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC PART 2A (3/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts247
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,669,520

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158928Williamsville, NY 14221-5806

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