Karen Melo Ticas
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Mansfield, MA 02048
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CRD#: 5325017
Professional summary
Karen Melo Ticas, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Melo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Mansfield, Massachusetts and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Karen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Melo
Other business activities
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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 11/2021, AS ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 2) PLANNING FOR GOOD, 20 CABOT BLVD, STE 300, MANSFIELD, MA, 08/2023, OWNER, DBA, INV REL, 200 HR/MO, 160 HR/MO TRADING. 3) PLANNING FOR GOOD, LLC, 20 CABOT BLVD, STE 300, MANSFIELD, MA, 12/2023, OWNER, BUSINESS ENTITY, INV REL, 40 HR/MO, 160 HR/MO TRADING. 4) KAREN MELO TICAS, 10 HENSHAW AVE, ATTLEBORO, MA, 03/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 3 HR/MO, 12 HR/MO TRADING. 5) LIBRE ADVISOR NETWORK, One West Boylston St, STE 202, Worcester MA 01605, United States, 09/2025, Financial Advisor, DBA Name, NIR, 160 HR/MO - 160 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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
November 3, 2021 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 20 Cabot Blvd #300, Mansfield, MA 02048RIA
CRD#: 134139
Mansfield, MA
Current
October 29, 2021 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 20 Cabot Blvd. #300, Mansfield, MA 02048BD
CRD#: 39543
Mansfield, MA
Past
March 25, 2017 - November 2, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
Past
March 25, 2017 - November 2, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
Past
January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
Past
January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
Past
March 6, 2014 - February 1, 2018
MARINER
RIA
CRD#: 151664
OVERLAND PARK,, KS
Past
March 28, 2011 - September 27, 2012
MARINER
RIA
CRD#: 151664
OVERLAND PARK,, KS
Past
September 10, 2009 - January 2, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
Past
September 9, 2009 - January 2, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
Past
September 10, 2007 - October 2, 2009
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 468
WARWICK, RI
Past
May 17, 2007 - October 2, 2009
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
WARWICK, RI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(9/4/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/29/2021)
RR
Florida(10/29/2021)
RR
Maryland(5/28/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/29/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts(11/3/2021)
RR
North Carolina(10/29/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(10/29/2021)
RR
Texas(6/8/2023)
IAR
Texas(6/8/2023)
RR
Washington(1/2/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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