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Nicholas Allen Hudson Cantrell

Nicholas A. Cantrell

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Worcester, MA 01605
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CRD#: 5362436
Nicholas Allen Hudson Cantrell

Professional summary


Nicholas Allen Hudson Cantrell, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Worcester, Massachusetts and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556, ADVISORY REP OF A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, RIA, 03/18/20, INV REL, 40/WK- 40/TRADING 2) GREEN FUTURE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 10 CEDAR STREET, WORCESTER, MA, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES,03/16/20, FOUNDER, WEALTH ADVISOR, 2/WK- 2/TRADING 3) NUCLEAR BAN U.S. TREATY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, 59 GLEASON RD, NORTHAMPTON, MA, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, 03/16/20, TREASURER, 1/WK- 0/TRADING 4) NICK CANTRELL, 18 KENILWORTH RD, WORCESTER, MA, WRITER, 03/16/20, INV REL, 1/WK- 0/TRADING 5) GRDBK, WORCESTER, MA., OWNER/PARTNER OF BUSINESS ENTITY, 11/08/2021, INV REL, 5/HR MO, 2/HR MO TRADING. 6)GREEN FUTURE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 324 Grove St, Worcester MA 01605, United States, 01/06/2022, Tax Services, Tax Services, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 7)GREEN FUTURE OPTIMIZER, 324 Grove St, Worcester MA 01605, United States, 01/06/2022, Founder, Technology services, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 5 HR/MO TRADING 8)ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATORS, 324 Grove Street, Worcester MA 01605, United States, 08/28/2023, Educator, Volunteer, INV REL, 3 HR/MO - 3 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®
CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

June 8, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 324 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605Office #2: 243 King Street Suite 244, Northampton, MA 01060
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Worcester, MA
Current

June 8, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 243 King Street Ste. 213, Northampton, MA 01060Office #2: 324 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605
BD
CRD#: 39543
Northampton, MA
Past

May 29, 2019 - October 7, 2019

BHF ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 304188
Northampton, MA
Past

November 15, 2017 - June 11, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
Northampton, MA
Past

November 9, 2017 - June 10, 2020

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
NORTHAMPTON, MA
Past

November 6, 2012 - November 9, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
WORCESTER, MA
Past

November 5, 2012 - November 9, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
WORCESTER, MA
Past

September 26, 2012 - November 6, 2012

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
GARDNER, MA
Past

September 19, 2012 - November 6, 2012

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
GARDNER, MA
Past

May 21, 2012 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WESTBORO, MA
Past

May 18, 2012 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WESTBORO, MA
Past

January 24, 2011 - June 6, 2012

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
WESTBORO, MA
Past

July 11, 2007 - June 6, 2012

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
WESTBORO, MA

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
(2/2/2021)
RR
Colorado
(8/18/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(6/8/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/2/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/8/2020)
RR
Illinois
(9/23/2024)
RR
Indiana
(6/18/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/8/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/9/2020)
RR
Nevada
(4/7/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/8/2020)
RR
New York
(6/8/2020)
RR
Oregon
(6/18/2020)
RR
Vermont
(6/8/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/7/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 134139Worcester, MA 01605

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