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Matthew L. Pontes

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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CRD#: 5769989
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Professional summary


Matthew Lee Pontes is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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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)MATTHEW L PONTES, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 2801 E Camelback Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix AZ 85016, 03/2025, FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 10/MO - 5/TRADING. 2) AMBER FARMS LLC (NON-INVESTMENT RELATED), PO BOX 2127, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; 6/1/1998; 4 HRS/YR, 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS; LIMITED PARTNER WHO MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO THE GENERAL PARTNER. THE GENERAL PARTNER MAKES ALL FINAL DECISIONS FOR AMBER FARMS LLC. 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-0/WK-0/TRADING HR 05/11/11

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 14, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2801 E Cambelback Rd., Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Phoenix, AZ
Past

November 28, 2017 - December 8, 2017

INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 288008
San Diego, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(6/1/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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#: 134139Phoenix, AZ 85016

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