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Peter M. Braden

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Traverse City, MI 49684
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CRD#: 5143948
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Professional summary


Peter M Braden, who also goes by Peter Braden, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Traverse City, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Traverse City, Michigan.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Peter has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Peter Braden

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) PETER BRADEN, 13356 HEDEEN DRIVE TRAVERSE CITY MI, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 06/2008, INV REL, 20 HR/MO 8 HR/MO TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 01/2020, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 80 HR/MO 80 HR/MO TRADING 3) PETER BRADEN, 13356 HEDEEN DRIVE TRAVERSE CITY MI, 01/2022, SELF-EMPLOYED, LOAN ORIGINATOR, NIR, 5 HR/MO 3 HR/MO TRADING 4) NORTHERN FINANCIAL MANAGMENT, 309 HEDEEN DRIVE TRAVERSE CITY MI, 10/2024, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HR/MO TRADING 5) HEARTH SAUNA PARTNERSHIP, 3100 Holiday Rd., Traverse City MI 49686, United States, 05/30/2024, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 0 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®
None

Experience


Current

January 27, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 309 E Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Traverse City, MI
Current

January 27, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 309 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
BD
CRD#: 39543
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

December 16, 2014 - January 8, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

November 20, 2014 - January 8, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

June 13, 2008 - October 30, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 2008 - February 27, 2008

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 7, 2006 - January 4, 2008

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
NEW YORK, 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".
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
(1/27/2020)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2022)
RR
Michigan
(1/27/2020)
IAR
Michigan
(1/27/2020)
RR
New York
(1/27/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/13/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 134139Traverse City, MI 49684

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