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Nicholas F. Sefchok

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Duncansville, PA 16635
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CRD#: 5306281
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Professional summary


Nicholas Frank Sefchok, who also goes by Nicholas Sefchok, Nick Frank Sefchok, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Duncansville, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Nicholas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nicholas Sefchok | Nick Frank Sefchok

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. WEBBER SELTZER WEALTH ADVISORS, 3370 Lynwood Drive, Altoona PA 16602, United States, 08/01/2024, Owner, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING 2. M WEST SHOOTING PARTNERS LLC, 247 Tamarack Drive, Mars PA 16046, United States, 06/30/2021, Investor in a private business., Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 3. GROWTH LOOP LLC, 247 Tamarack Drive, Mars PA 16046, United States, 08/31/2022, Investor in start up educational business, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 4. CIRA, Fairfield IA 52556, 09/2022, Investment Advisor Representative, manages client assets or prepares financial plans, INV-REL, 160 HO/MO - 120 HR/MO Trading 5. WEBBER ADVISORS, 1644 PLANK ROAD, DUNCANSVILLE PA 16635, 05/2004, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 3 HR/MO - 2 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

September 30, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1644 Plank Road, Duncansville, PA 16635Office #2: 150 North Meadow Dr., Wexford, PA 15090Office #3: 3107 Beale Ave. Ste. 101, Altoona, PA 16601Office #4: 233 W Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Duncansville, PA
Current

September 30, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 150 North Meadow Dr., Wexford, PA 15090Office #2: 1644 Plank Rd., Duncansville, PA 16635Office #3: 3107 Beale Ave. Ste. 101, Altoona, PA 16601Office #4: 233 W Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601
BD
CRD#: 39543
Wexford, PA
Past

July 2, 2020 - October 3, 2022

WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 208512
Duncansville, PA
Past

July 2, 2020 - October 3, 2022

PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 283952
Duncansville, PA
Past

April 26, 2016 - July 17, 2020

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8733
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 13, 2016 - July 17, 2020

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 4, 2007 - July 11, 2007

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
HOLLIDAYSBURG, 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".
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
Alabama
(4/11/2024)
RR
California
(1/3/2023)
RR
Colorado
(7/25/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(4/11/2024)
RR
Delaware
(4/11/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/30/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/1/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(4/11/2024)
RR
Indiana
(4/11/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(4/11/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/30/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/11/2024)
RR
Michigan
(4/11/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(5/17/2024)
RR
Montana
(4/11/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/11/2024)
RR
New York
(9/30/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(4/11/2024)
RR
Ohio
(9/30/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/30/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/30/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/11/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(9/30/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/30/2022)
IAR
Texas
(9/30/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/11/2024)
RR
Virginia
(4/11/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/26/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(4/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/11/2016
Uniform Securities Agent 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#: 134139Duncansville, PA 16635

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