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Brian D. Duncan

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
IRWIN, PA 15642
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CRD#: 5146077
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Professional summary


Brian David Duncan, CFP®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Irwin, Pennsylvania and DUNCAN FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS located in Irwin, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) 309-321 MAIN ST ASSOCIATES LLC, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 01/2012, PARTNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 2) 40 LINCOLN WAY ASSOCIATES, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 01/2012. PARTNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 09/2011, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 4) DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 08/2023, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 20 HR/MO, 15 HR/MO TRADING. 5) DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, KEYSTONE, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN, PA, 08/2023, W2 EMPLOYEE, PENSION SERVICES, INV REL, 80 HR/MO, 60 HR/MO TRADING. 6) JACKTOWN CAPITAL RESOURCES, FORMERLY WEALTH PRESERVATION & MANAGEMENT, 311 Main St., Irwin PA 15642, 04/2009, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 80 HR/MO - 50 HR/MO TRADING. 7) IRWIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, FORMERLY DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, 311 MAIN ST, IRWIN PA 15642, 06/2020, PRESIDENT, HOLDING COMPANY, INV REL, 5 HR/MO 2 HR/TRADING 8) FACTOTUM FLIP (TENTATIVE NAME), PA 00000, United States, 03/01/2025, Owner, Real Estate, NIR, 2 HR/MO 0 HR/TRADING 9) KEYSTONE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, 2600 Commerce Drive, Harrisburg PA 17110, United States, 05/09/2025, Treasurer, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 2 HR/MO 1 HR/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: 2012

Experience


Current

September 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
RIA
CRD#: 134139
IRWIN, PA
Current

July 31, 2023 - Present

DUNCAN FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS

Office #1: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
RIA
CRD#: 309454
Irwin, PA
Current

September 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642Office #2: 311 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
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CRD#: 39543
Irwin, PA
Past

February 3, 2009 - September 2, 2011

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
IRWIN, PA
Past

February 3, 2009 - September 2, 2011

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 833
IRWIN, PA
Past

September 10, 2007 - December 19, 2008

FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING

RIA
CRD#: 105325
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 13, 2007 - December 19, 2008

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

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CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA

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

RR
Colorado
(1/2/2014)
RR
Florida
(3/10/2020)
RR
Illinois
(4/12/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/1/2011)
RR
Kentucky
(4/6/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/3/2023)
RR
Missouri
(3/10/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/1/2011)
RR
Ohio
(9/1/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/1/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/1/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(11/29/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(1/2/2015)
RR
Texas
(3/6/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/6/2023)
RR
Utah
(3/11/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(1/10/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 134139Irwin, PA 15642

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