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Megan B. Bynum

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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CRD#: 5884186
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Professional summary


Megan Brianne Bynum, CFP®, who also goes by Megan Brianne Richardson, Megan Richardson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Megan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Megan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Megan Brianne Richardson | Megan Richardson

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) MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY CHAIR OF INSURANCE, 1301 E MAIN ST, MURFREESBORO, TN, 1/2017, AS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 1HR/MO, 1HR/TRADING. 2) HARVEST WEALTH GROUP, LLC. NOTARY PUBLIC, 805 S CHURCH STREET, STE 14, MURFREESBORO, TN, 3/2018. NIR - 1/MO - 1/TRADING. 3) HARVEST WEALTH GROUP, LLC , 805 S CHURCH STREET, STE 14, MURFREESBORO, TN, 1/2012, AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INVREL, 20 HR/MO, 5HRS/TRADING. 4) DISCOVERY CENTER, 502 SE BROAD ST, MURFREESBORO, TN, 1/2017, AS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, NIR, 1HR/MO, 1HR/TRADING. 5) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF RIA, INVREL, 50HRS/WK, 50HRS/TRADING, SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 7) RUTHERFORD CABLE, PO BOX 330487 MURFREESBORO TN, 11/2002, MEMBER, 2/MO 1/TRADING 8) Bynum CPA, PLLC, 805 S Church Street Suite 14 Murfreesboro TN 37130, 09/2022, NIR, AUTHORIZED SIGNER, 0 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 9) HARVEST WEALTH GROUP LLC, 805 S CHURCH STREET SUITE 14 MURFEESBORO TN 37130, 09/2021, AGENT, SECURITIES DBA, INV REL, 40 HR/MO 40 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

January 2, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 805 S. Church St. Suite 14, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Murfreesboro, TN
Current

January 2, 2018 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 805 S. Church St. Suite 14, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
BD
CRD#: 39543
Murfreesboro, TN
Past

September 10, 2012 - December 31, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MURFREESBORO, TN
Past

June 18, 2012 - December 31, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MURFREESBORO, TN

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
(1/2/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2021)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2018)
RR
Idaho
(1/2/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(9/18/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/25/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/28/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(1/2/2018)
IAR
Tennessee
(1/12/2018)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2018)
IAR
Texas
(1/2/2018)
RR
Utah
(5/6/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/8/2012
Uniform Combined 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#: 134139Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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